Should you lie down more or walk more during confinement?

Whether watching old TV dramas from decades ago or the family dramas we are filming now, we will find that as long as there is a mother, she will lie in bed to rest. Except for occasionally needing to get up to meet physiological needs and help the baby take a bath, the mother spends most of her time in bed. So according to the scientific method of confinement, should you lie down more or walk more?

Do I need to lie down more during confinement? If you lie down all the time during confinement, the risk of uterine prolapse will increase. It is true that you need to rest after childbirth, but the so-called rest does not mean that you should lie down more. Staying in bed for a long time, or even eating in bed, is very detrimental to your postpartum recovery. After giving birth, women will experience decreased bladder muscle tone and pain in the episiotomy. The longer they lie down, the more the full bladder will push the uterus backwards. When the abdominal pressure increases, the uterus will descend toward the vagina and prolapse. In addition, lying down for too long will weaken intestinal motility, which can easily cause constipation in postpartum women. Therefore, women can get up 6 hours after delivery and do some activities outside the bed, such as urinating and defecating. They can get out of bed and do simple activities one day later. Those with episiotomy can get out of bed and move around 3 days after delivery. After a week, if the body recovers faster, they can also start light fitness exercises.

Is it better to lie down or walk more during confinement?

Women should not lie down for too long during the confinement period. They should get out of bed and move around after a week. This will help promote blood circulation, promote uterine recovery, and maintain a good body shape. For example, you can take a walk or do postpartum gymnastics after giving birth, but do not do strenuous activities or heavy physical work. You can get out of bed and move around, but be careful not to catch cold and avoid direct exposure to cold wind. In addition, you should also pay attention to eating well, sleeping well, drinking plenty of water or soup, and eating high-nutrition, high-calorie, easily digestible food during the confinement period or breastfeeding period to promote rapid recovery of the body and ensure sufficient milk supply; pay attention to personal hygiene, especially the cleanliness of the vulva.

Things to note during confinement

1. Pay attention to eating light and easily digestible food, and don’t take too much tonic.

2. Pay attention to using a belly belt to prevent sagging of internal organs.

3. When you are in confinement after childbirth in the summer, you should avoid the air from electric fans or air conditioners blowing directly onto your body to prevent catching a cold.

4. Pay attention to rinsing your mouth and brushing your teeth, and try to choose a soft-bristled toothbrush.

5. Keep a happy mood, ensure adequate sleep, and pay attention to body cleanliness and hygiene.