Can I go out during confinement in summer?

The temperature is relatively high and hot in summer. Pregnant women have to face hot weather when giving birth in summer. Mothers should not catch cold during the confinement period. Although the weather is relatively hot in summer, pregnant women should not use air conditioning or electric fans. Catching a cold is very harmful to the human body. However, in the face of the hot summer, some mothers have to go out for fresh air. Can they go out during the confinement period in summer? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. Can I go out during confinement in summer?

Confinement period is to promote the recovery of tendon function attached to bones through rest. Helps restore qi and blood. If you move too early, it will affect your future life. Therefore, it is not advisable to start moving too early. Generally, depending on your physical strength, you can start walking after a week, but you must not catch a cold or overheat. You can go out, but you should choose a windless and warm time period, even for a short time.

2. What should you pay attention to during confinement?

1. Issues that require attention in diet. People's physiques are different, so the food chosen for each pregnant woman is also different. As long as you figure out what kind of body type the mother has (generally divided into cold body type, hot body type, and neutral body type), and arrange the food reasonably,

This can be very helpful for the mother to recover.

2. Environmental issues that require attention. The choice of room is very important. The ventilation of the room should be determined according to the physique of the mother and the changes of the seasons. The lighting should also be appropriate. Avoid being too hot in the summer and have sunshine in the winter to keep the room warm. The temperature and humidity of the room are different throughout the year. The indoor temperature should be kept at about 25~26℃ and the humidity at about 50%~60%. Of course, the room must be clean, and ensure that the mother's room is warm, comfortable and clean.

3. Issues that you should pay attention to when dressing. Some people may ask, if the temperature and humidity in the room are comfortable, can't I wear whatever clothes I want? In fact, this is a misunderstanding. It is usually best for new mothers to wear long clothes, long pants and socks to prevent catching a cold and protect their joints from wind and cold. In summer, clothes need to keep warm and dissipate heat, so it is generally better to choose cotton.

4. Issues that need attention when exercising. Generally, some exercises should be avoided during confinement, but appropriate exercise within the range allowed by the body will help the body recover. Mothers who give birth naturally can usually move around indoors 8-12 hours after giving birth. After resting for a few days, they can walk slowly in the room and do some pelvic exercises. After getting used to this exercise, they can push the baby in a stroller, but not for too long.

5. Pregnant women should pay attention to this. Maintaining good personal hygiene and preventing some gynecological diseases are also a guarantee for physical recovery and a good body in the future. Get enough rest and be in good spirits.

6. Regular check-ups. You may experience physical discomfort during the confinement period. To a certain extent, you should go to the hospital for a check-up and listen to the doctor's advice.

3. Some taboos to pay attention to

1) You should not be exposed to wind during confinement. This is the most important thing to do because you will be weak after childbirth. Avoiding wind may cause colds, rheumatism, joint pain and other diseases.

2) Do not watch TV or read for a long time, as this will not only affect your eyesight but also easily cause emotional disorders.

3) Avoid contact with water, especially do not wash your hair. Catching a cold can easily cause a headache.

4) Do not eat raw or cold food. Your physical condition will be poor after childbirth. Raw or cold food will cause gastrointestinal disorders, which is not conducive to physical recovery and will also affect the baby through breast milk.

4. Other things to note

There are still many details to consider, which can only be discovered when the mother is in the confinement period. As long as she is careful and well taken care of by her relatives, and pays attention to herself, she will be able to recover well in these thirty to forty days.