How to get rid of cold during confinement

For women, childbirth is a very important matter that requires adequate preparation. There are also many uncontrollable risks during childbirth, and even life-threatening situations. Even after giving birth, one should not take it lightly. Postpartum is the time when a woman’s body is at its weakest. She needs to be carefully cared for and protected from wind and cold. She must not catch a cold or do hard labor. If a mother catches a cold during the confinement period, how should she recuperate? 1. What to do if you catch a cold during the confinement period

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. 3. How to prevent cold during confinement

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, be sure to 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.

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.

3. 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.