Can I eat watermelon after I finish my confinement?

We all know that confinement for women is like a second rebirth. If a woman does not know how to take care of herself during this period, she may suffer from many hidden physical illnesses. Especially cold foods, such as watermelon, should not be eaten during the confinement period. In the hot summer, watermelon is a must-have fruit for many people to cool down. So, if women have finished their confinement period, can they eat watermelon?

Can I eat watermelon after I finish my confinement?

1. Watermelon is cool in nature, so it is best not to eat it too early. Generally, you can eat it after the baby is one month old. However, you cannot eat cold watermelon, as it will affect the quality of breast milk.

2. Do not eat if it has been opened for too long. When the temperature is high, it is suitable for bacteria to multiply. If you eat watermelon that has been opened for too long and contaminated by bacteria, it will cause gastrointestinal infectious diseases.

3. Don’t eat watermelon before or after meals. This is because the large amount of water in watermelon will dilute the gastric juice. Eating it before or after meals will affect the digestion and absorption of food. In addition, eating a large amount of watermelon before meals will occupy the volume of the stomach, which will greatly reduce the intake of various nutrients during the meal.

4. Postpartum women should eat watermelon in moderation. Although watermelon has many advantages, not everyone can eat it, let alone eat it without limit. If you eat too much watermelon, you will consume too much sugar.

5. Postpartum women should not eat "cold watermelon". To avoid gastrointestinal diseases, choose fresh and ripe watermelon when eating it, especially avoid eating watermelon refrigerated in the refrigerator. If the temperature of the "ice watermelon" is too low, it will affect the quality of breast milk, and mothers must not take it lightly.

6. Some pregnant women who suffer from colds, oral ulcers, kidney disease, and diabetes should eat less watermelon, as this will aggravate their condition.