How to replenish the body during confinement

Pregnant women are often weak after giving birth, so it is suitable for them to take some supplements at this time. In terms of diet, they should first eat some light and easily digestible food, and then gradually increase nutrition, gradually consume some high-protein and carbohydrates, and eat some fat-containing foods appropriately. In addition, they should pay attention to the diversification of their diet, pay attention to the combination of coarse and fine foods, meat and vegetables, and eat more soupy foods.

The first week after delivery: The main tonic is "Shenghua Tang" and "Siwu Tang", about one dose a day, the purpose is to help the mother "generate new blood and remove blood stasis". "Shenghua Tang" helps the mother to discharge lochia smoothly after delivery; "Siwu Tang" can replenish blood. In addition, right after giving birth, the bladder has not yet returned to its normal position due to the expansion of the uterus. Therefore, when the mother is thirsty and wants to drink water, she should try to drink small amounts and multiple times, and not take in too much water at one time to avoid burdening the bladder. In addition, it is best to avoid eating too salty food. The second week after delivery: You can gradually take supplementary food, mainly Angelica sinensis and Eight Treasures Soup. The main purpose is to help the mother expel lochia. In addition, these also have the effect of replenishing blood and Qi, so that the large amount of Qi and blood consumed and damaged during delivery can be quickly restored.

Third week after delivery: Mothers can take supplements stewed with Eucommia ulmoides, such as Eucommia ulmoides kidney slices, etc. It is mainly used to nourish the liver and kidneys, because during the delivery process, the mother loses a lot of bone and calcium. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, "the liver and kidneys are the main bones." Therefore, these herbs that nourish the kidneys and strengthen the tendons and bones can enhance kidney qi, strengthen the tendons and bones, reduce postpartum back pain, and the duration of various types of pain. Therefore, if the confinement period is done well and taken properly, it can even have a preventive effect. Fourth week after delivery: Mothers can take "Shiquan Dabu Soup". The meaning of Shiquan is to replenish blood, qi, liver and kidneys, and make up for all that is lost in the production process. During the confinement period, the best food supplement is "sesame oil chicken". Because sesame oil contains sufficient protein and has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, therefore, during the confinement period, mothers can eat some "sesame oil chicken" from time to time to supplement some nutrition. However, doctors recommend that you only eat one chicken every two to three days. There is no need to eat it for a long time or even every day. Not only will the mother be afraid of eating chicken, it will also cause overnutrition and weight gain!

In addition to eating healthily and getting enough nutrition, doctors also recommend that mothers should quickly restore their energy and blood during the confinement period, and the most important thing is to get enough rest. However, adequate rest does not necessarily mean lying in bed for a long time. It only requires one or two hours more than usual rest time, as long as you do not overwork your body. But it must be combined with moderate exercise to enable the absorption function to be fully utilized.

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