How should mothers take care of themselves during the confinement period?

For women who have just given birth, it is very important to know how to take care of themselves during the confinement period. The confinement period is related to whether all the body systems of a mother can recover completely and whether she will suffer from any postpartum illness. It is best not to be blown by the wind during the confinement period, but the indoor ventilation should be kept good, and just don't blow it directly at the mother. Next, let’s take a look at the dietary considerations for postpartum women.

Increase protein intake

Food sources include fish, meat, beans, eggs, milk, etc. These foods will turn into small molecule amino acids after digestion. Amino acids are used to build and repair body tissues. Mothers must supplement with more protein foods so that the wounds caused during delivery can heal as quickly as possible and restore physical strength as soon as possible.

Increase essential fatty acid intake

Essential fatty acids are nutrients that can adjust hormones and reduce inflammatory responses. After giving birth, the body needs essential fatty acids to help the uterus contract and restore its original size, so essential fatty acids are particularly important for postpartum women. Generally, most postpartum women use sesame oil as a food source of essential fatty acids, and sesame also has the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements, so it is particularly suitable for postpartum mothers to eat.

Avoid processed or high-salt foods

During childbirth, the uterus contracts rapidly, and the severe pain it produces affects the body's secretion of adrenal hormones. Adrenal hormones are important hormones for the body's metabolism of water and salt. Therefore, in order to reduce the burden on the adrenal glands during the day, try not to eat salt after giving birth, as this will cause poor water metabolism in the future. Some mothers may ask, will eating food without salt at all lead to salt deficiency in the body? The answer is not in the short term.

The above are the things that mothers should pay attention to during the confinement period. Except for going to the toilet, it is best for mothers not to get out of bed all the time, which is not conducive to the recovery of the internal organs of the body. During the confinement period, you should also avoid holding the baby or touching cold water. You must resist taking a bath during the confinement period and wait until the end of the confinement period to take a bath and wash your hair.