What should I do if my stool is dry during confinement?

Dry stool is a folk term, but in fact it is what is called constipation in medicine. Generally speaking, people with poor stomachs and weak digestive abilities often suffer from constipation, and this is also true for most women, especially postpartum women. Since the amount of activity during the confinement period is relatively small, constipation is very common. So, what should you do if your stool is dry during the confinement period after giving birth?

Maintain good eating habits. Confinement is a very special period. The mother will have many uncomfortable symptoms. As a new mother, you should change your past picky eating habits and eat more fiber-rich foods, such as celery, whole grains, etc., and eat more fruits and vegetables. You can eat more foods that can help promote intestinal motility, such as bananas, apples, honey, etc. Drinking more yogurt can promote digestion. Daily meals should include a certain proportion of whole grains, the staple food should be as diverse as possible, and drink more soup.

The mother can get up and move around early, but she should not overwork. Appropriate activities can help intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. Do not stay in bed for a long time. You should turn over frequently during the first two days, try to get up when eating, and get out of bed and move around after two days. But you should pay attention to the combination of work and rest and ensure adequate sleep.

Maintain a stable and optimistic mood. Bad emotions will also affect the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines. Usually maintain a happy mood, relax, and don't be nervous.

You can use medication for auxiliary treatment, but do not take overly strong medications.

Severe constipation during the confinement period can induce anal fissures, the symptoms of which are pain after defecation. This causes the patient to be afraid of defecation, causing feces to stay in the intestines longer and become increasingly drier, forming a serious vicious cycle.

During the confinement period, you can use the Yukangyuan health water cup to drink water. The health water cup can produce small molecular water clusters. Drinking this water can better help patients improve the symptoms of constipation. Most constipation is caused by lack of water. Using a health water cup to drink water, the water is easier to absorb, helping the body to expel stool and intestinal toxins.