What should I do if I catch a cold during confinement?

Many women have shared their experiences of confinement on the Internet, such as lying in bed covered with quilts every day, or frequently eating foods that can increase milk production and supplement nutrition, which they become particularly bored with over time. In fact, no matter what, women should be vigilant in all aspects during confinement, especially avoid being exposed to the cold, otherwise it will cause serious sequelae. So, what should a pregnant woman do if she is exposed to wind during confinement?

What to do if you catch a cold during the month

If a woman catches a cold during the confinement period, she will develop a series of symptoms, such as fear of wind and cold, and she will need to take some compensatory measures.

1. Be careful of the cold

During the postpartum period, mothers should avoid catching cold, should not be exposed to cold wind or drink cold water, and should not eat cold or irritating foods. Usually, special attention should be paid to avoid physical fatigue or mental stimulation. Not only women who give birth normally, but also women who have had a caesarean section or a miscarriage are likely to suffer from postpartum wind, so you must pay attention.

2. Don’t over-moisten your joints

Any slight stimulation before delivery can cause problems after delivery, so you should never over-move your joints within 2-3 weeks after delivery.

3. Take postpartum tonic medicine

Postpartum tonics in traditional Chinese medicine are effective in replenishing the mother's qi and blood, helping with rapid recovery after delivery, and preventing postpartum diseases, but they must be taken 3 weeks after the lochia has been discharged. Taking tonic medicine before all the lochia is discharged may induce postpartum wind. To treat postpartum stroke, you can decoct and take medicinal herbs such as ginseng, astragalus, angelica, and rehmannia root that have the effect of replenishing physical strength.

4. Foods that can prevent postpartum wind include carp, snakehead fish, pig's trotters, pumpkin, etc. But as the name suggests, tonic foods are consumed to replenish energy. You should not take too much at one time or only eat one type.

How to prevent wind during confinement

Many mothers will suffer from some sequelae after catching a cold during the confinement period, which affects their health, so everyone should take good protective measures.

Measure 1: Keep warm after delivery. New mothers will sweat a lot after giving birth, whether they give birth on their own or by cesarean section. At this time, they must avoid being blown directly by the wind. The best way is to cool down naturally. If it is at night, you should also pay attention to keeping the new mother warm to prevent her from catching a cold when the temperature drops at night.

Measure 2: Get enough rest and pay attention to nutrition. New mothers consume a lot of physical energy during childbirth, so it is recommended that they rest in bed for 24 hours, ensure adequate sleep after delivery, and then get out of bed and move around the next day. New mothers should avoid exerting excessive force when doing activities. They can move their bodies moderately and avoid over-tiredness. They are prohibited from engaging in physical labor during the confinement period, especially activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as squatting for a long time or lifting heavy objects. Generally speaking, new mothers should not only eat nutritiously after giving birth, but also eat a reasonable and balanced diet.

Measure three: Do not over-move your joints and maintain a good mood. Any slight stimulation before delivery may cause problems after delivery, so you should never over-move your joints within 2 to 3 weeks after delivery. Get more rest and exercise naturally. Be careful not to catch a cold after exercise and don't over-fatigue. Keep calm and stable, don't get angry or anxious. The most important thing to note is that sexual intercourse is absolutely prohibited during the confinement period.