What causes back pain during confinement?

Pregnancy is a process that many women will go through. For Chinese women, due to differences in physical conditions, most women will go through a confinement period after giving birth. During the confinement period, they must carefully take care of their bodies and help their bodies recover to the best condition. However, many women experience back pain during the confinement period. What is going on?

What to do with back pain during confinement

1. It is not suitable for postpartum mothers to start wearing high heels too early, stand or squat for a long time, and try to avoid bending over frequently. At the same time, they should do more simple waist exercises to promote blood circulation in the waist. When the temperature is low, they should pay attention to keeping the waist warm.

2. When sitting, postpartum mothers should lean against the back of the chair as much as possible. It is best to use a cushion on the back, so as to maintain a good posture under the back and avoid excessive pressure on the back.

3. In terms of diet, eat some foods that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, so that the blood circulation in the body is smooth, and naturally you will not have back pain. Blood-enriching foods are also a good choice, as they can replenish the energy lost by mothers during childbirth. Physical fitness will improve, and back pain will gradually improve.

4. Breastfeeding mothers transfer a large amount of calcium stored in their bodies into breast milk every day, so the amount of calcium loss is very large. Generally speaking, women pay great attention to calcium supplementation when they are pregnant, but after the baby is born, they are busy taking care of the baby every day and tend to neglect themselves. Therefore, mothers should drink more milk and eat more foods high in calcium, such as dried shrimps and various soy products.

5. If you experience back muscle soreness after delivery, you can relieve it by using hot compresses, massage or taking a hot bath. In addition, pay attention to proper rest.

What causes back pain during confinement?

1. After delivery, the pelvic ligaments remain relaxed for a period of time, and the uterus cannot be completely repositioned, causing low back pain.

2. Improper rest after childbirth, standing or sitting for a long time too early, can cause strain on muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues and cause pain.

3. If mothers often adopt improper or unrelaxed postures when feeding their children, their waist muscles will be damaged, causing back pain.

4. If the calcium supply in the diet is insufficient, the mother will use the calcium in her own bone tissue to maintain the stability of calcium in breast milk; this will lead to calcium deficiency and induce symptoms such as low back pain, loose teeth, and body aches.

Back pain during the confinement period is caused by improper breastfeeding posture for a long time or excessive fatigue. You should act like a confinement center during the confinement period. You can't be tired. You should sleep when the baby sleeps and conserve your energy so that you have the strength to feed the baby. If conditions permit, it is better to go to a confinement center. After all, they are professional and know some knowledge that the elderly don't understand, and can help mothers through the confinement period.