Is it necessary to cover yourself with a quilt during confinement?

Confinement refers to the period during which a woman regulates her body and recuperates after giving birth. During this period, women must pay special attention to their diet and lifestyle, eat a healthy diet, and get enough rest so that their bodies can recover as soon as possible. So, is it necessary to cover yourself with a quilt during the confinement period? In fact, you don’t have to cover yourself with a quilt during confinement, but you must pay attention to the following matters.

1. Rest and Activities

Ensure sleep and rest; you can get out of bed to urinate after 4 to 6 hours without special circumstances; you can get up and move around appropriately the next day; you can start by getting out of bed to eat, go to the toilet, feed the baby, change diapers, etc., and gradually increase the amount of activity and do simple housework; you must not do heavy or tiring work.

2. Mental and psychological care

My family gave me meticulous and thoughtful care, and I maintained a positive and optimistic attitude. New mothers should think like this: confinement is the first holiday I spend with my baby. There is no reason to be unhappy. Self-regulation is very important. Take proactive measures to release and stabilize your emotions.

3. Provide a good rest environment for the mother

1. The room should have suitable temperature and humidity: room temperature: 20-24 degrees; humidity: 55%-65%;

2. Maintain fresh air: Open windows frequently for ventilation. Ensure ventilation twice a day, each time for about 15 minutes, to keep the indoor air fresh, prevent illness and benefit the child's physical and brain development.

3. There should be plenty of sunlight indoors: It is best for the mother to live in a south-facing room. Plenty of sunlight can make people feel happy and is conducive to observing some changes in the baby.

4. It is not advisable to sleep on a bed that is too soft. Mother and baby should stay in the same room to maintain family harmony.

4. Pay attention to nutrition during the postpartum period

Nutrition not only helps mothers recover as quickly as possible, but also improves the quality of breast milk and allows the baby to grow healthily.

1. Since gastrointestinal function has not recovered after delivery, in order to ensure nutrition, you should eat small meals frequently, 5 to 6 meals a day.

2. Eat a light and appropriate diet: Many people believe that in order to increase milk production, you should drink more soup, but you should not add salt, chopped green onions, etc. This statement is unscientific. A light diet does not mean that you cannot use seasonings. Appropriate seasoning can promote the appetite of the postpartum woman, but onions, ginger, garlic, and peppercorns are good for blood circulation and can be used in moderation.

3. Combination of meat and vegetables: Combination of meat and vegetables is conducive to nutrient absorption. In addition to eating animal foods, mothers should also eat more vegetables and fruits. The fiber in vegetables and fruits can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digestion, prevent constipation, and reduce the possibility of obesity.

4. Combine dry and liquid foods and drink more soup: Food soup is not only nutritious and appetizing, but also can replenish water and facilitate milk secretion. In addition to fish soup, pig's trotter soup, pork rib soup, and chicken soup, the soups you drink should include fruit juice, milk, soy milk, etc.