Pregnant women care - pay attention to the four principles of confinement in early autumn

Although the new way of confinement is now fully advocated, mothers-in-law and mothers still treat it as a serious enemy and do not allow people to use air conditioning or catch cold. It's not just the hot weather that makes them uncomfortable. Some pregnant mothers also experience autumn dryness, sore throat, dryness, less urine and yellow urine, and other symptoms of getting angry. So how should you take care of yourself during confinement in autumn?

What should pregnant women do when the "autumn tiger" comes and gets angry?

1. Drink more water, eat more easily digestible food, and eat less spicy, fried, and greasy food.

2. Drink more mung bean soup and chrysanthemum tea, eat some bitter foods such as bitter gourd and lily in moderation, and pay attention to getting more rest.

3. As far as food is concerned, bitter foods are the natural enemies of fire. The reason why bitter foods are bitter is because they contain bitter substances such as alkaloids and urea. Chinese medicine research has found that these bitter substances have the effect of relieving heat and eliminating fatigue. The best bitter food is bitter melon. No matter whether it is served cold, stir-fried or in soup, as long as the bitter melon is cooked well and retains its "green color", it can achieve the purpose of "removing heat". In addition to bitter melon, there are other bitter foods that also have good "removing heat" effects, such as almonds, bitter herbs, kuding tea, celery, kale, etc., which can also clear away heat and relieve summer heat.

Four principles of confinement in autumn

1. Eat well and get enough rest

Since childbirth will cause extreme fatigue to the mother's body and mind, the first thing to do after childbirth is to let the new mother have a good sleep, and family members should not disturb her easily.

After getting enough sleep, you should eat nutritious and easily digestible food and drink plenty of water.

To maintain the balance of protein in the body, new mothers should eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as fish, shrimp, lean meat, milk, eggs, pork liver, tofu, dried tofu, tofu brain and soy milk. These foods also have the function of promoting milk secretion and enhancing the body's immunity.

Vegetables and fruits are essential nutritional supplements for new mothers who are in confinement during August and September. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, can help mothers eliminate fatigue and increase appetite, and can also enhance the body's ability to resist infection. Especially cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, rapeseed, Chinese cabbage, bitter gourd, eggplant, watermelon, fresh peaches and longan, which are rich in vitamin C. Regular consumption is very beneficial for preventing birth canal infection.

2. Wash your hair and take a bath as usual

For women who have given birth normally, they can take a bath 2 to 5 days after delivery, just be careful not to take a bath within 24 hours. Take a shower, and the time should not be too long, 5 to 10 minutes each time, and adjust the water temperature to 34℃ ~ 36℃. If the delivery is not smooth, there is excessive bleeding or wounds, or if you have a poor physical condition, don't force it. You can ask your family to help you with warm water baths in the morning and evening. During the autumn confinement period, it is important to avoid covering yourself up and not taking a bath. On the one hand, it is not conducive to personal hygiene and wound recovery. On the other hand, when the temperature is still very high, new mothers are prone to heatstroke.

3. Ensure that the room is ventilated and avoid being affected by wind.

The indoor temperature should not exceed 26℃~28℃. When the room temperature is too high, you can use air conditioning or electric fans to cool it down. However, it should be noted that the air-conditioning temperature should not be too low and the time should not be too long to keep the indoor air fresh and circulated; electric fans should not blow directly on the mother and newborn, and drafts should also be avoided to blow directly on the body.

4. Dress according to the weather

The weather in early autumn is changeable, and new mothers' clothing should be adjusted according to weather changes. When the weather is too hot, you can wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts, but you should be careful to prevent prickly heat or heat stroke. When the weather is cold or the air conditioner is on indoors, it is best to wear thin long-sleeved shirts and long pants to prevent catching cold and wind.