Will I suffer from postpartum illness if I catch a cold during confinement?

Everyone knows that if women do not take good care of themselves during the confinement period, it will leave some sequelae, which will affect their future life. If a woman catches a cold during the confinement period, will she suffer from postpartum disease? If a woman develops cold symptoms while in confinement, she must seek treatment as soon as possible and pay attention to keeping warm, because if the condition worsens, it will affect the body's recovery. Let's learn more about it in detail.

1. Will catching a cold during confinement leave a root of disease?

A cold is a common illness that includes runny nose, sore throat, cough, etc. Generally speaking, if the cold during confinement is treated in time, it will not leave a root of the disease. You should pay attention to keeping warm during the cold period, otherwise it will be difficult to say whether the condition will worsen.

2. What to do if you catch a cold during confinement

1. When you first catch a cold and start to feel itchy nose and throat, do the following exercises 2-3 times and you will be cured. The method is: stand upright with your feet slightly apart, straighten your neck, lift your head as high as possible, open your eyes wide, stick out your tongue as long as possible, straighten all ten fingers of both hands, and then exert force from the top of your head to your hands and toes until your whole body trembles and makes a continuous "ah" sound. Repeat 2-3 times.

2. Drinking chicken soup can relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose during a cold, and it is also effective in clearing respiratory viruses. Drinking chicken soup regularly can enhance the body's natural resistance and prevent the occurrence of colds.

3. How to prevent colds during confinement

1. Ventilation

When elders are taking care of their babies during confinement, they often believe that in order to prevent babies from catching a cold, they should keep the doors and windows tightly closed. In fact, if the room is not ventilated, it is more likely to breed cold bacteria and cause new mothers to catch a cold. While avoiding direct wind blowing towards the mother and baby, it is recommended to open the windows for ventilation two or three times a day, each time for about twenty minutes.

2. Humidification

Winter is cold, and northerners tend to use more heating in their homes, making the indoor air very dry. Postpartum women are prone to getting angry, dry mouth, and sore throat. Therefore, it is better to put a humidifier in the room to ensure the appropriate indoor humidity, but pay attention to cleaning when using the humidifier to prevent bacterial growth.

3. Keep your clothes clean

Warm and humid places can easily breed bacteria. Postpartum women tend to sweat easily, and clothes and bedding are often soaked with sweat, which provides a perfect environment for the growth of bacteria. During the confinement period, women should take a bath frequently, change clothes, keep their bodies clean, and dry their quilts and clothes in the sun more often.

4. Keep warm

Mothers who are in confinement during the winter should pay special attention to keeping warm. If they go out, they should wear thick coats, hats, scarves and gloves. During winter, women giving birth should try to reduce going out and spend more time exercising at home.

5. Rub your hands and feet

The hands and feet are covered with meridians and acupoints. Pregnant mothers can promote blood circulation in the hands by rubbing their hands frequently, thereby dredging the meridians, enhancing immunity, and improving the ability to resist cold viruses. At the same time, pay attention to keeping the feet warm and it is best to wear socks at all times.

4. Tips

Pregnant mothers have just given birth and have gone through a lot of energy consumption. Plus, they have to take care of the baby, so they must be very tired. Pregnant mothers should maintain a good attitude, communicate more with their family members, and not have too heavy psychological burden.