Summer is the worst time to feel hot, especially for women who are in their postpartum confinement period. They are not allowed to leave the house and eat cold food, which leads to a loss of appetite during the entire confinement period. The question arises: what foods can women eat during postpartum confinement and how can they do it well?
What can women eat during postpartum confinement in summer?
1. Apples
Apples are warm in nature and are very beneficial for postpartum women. When it comes to fruits that postpartum women can eat, apples are the best choice.
Apples are rich in malic acid, tannic acid, vitamins, pectin, and minerals, which can make the skin glow and prevent and treat anemia.
2. Brown sugar
Brown sugar is very good for women. It can keep postpartum women warm and provide them with rich nutrients. It can also replenish new blood in a timely manner. Brown sugar also has the effect of promoting lactation and relieving pain.
The optimal time to drink brown sugar water after childbirth is one week. In summer, postpartum women sweat a lot, which can cause a decrease in salt in the body. Drinking more brown sugar can lead to anemia. It can be added to desserts such as longan and glutinous rice porridge or directly consumed as brown sugar water.
How to properly observe postpartum confinement in summer?
1. Avoid excessive coverage
Older generations believe that women must be covered and avoid any drafts during postpartum confinement. However, this is not advisable.
Sweating is a normal physiological phenomenon in the hot summer. Postpartum women can effectively eliminate excess water accumulated during pregnancy through sweating.
2. Engage in moderate physical activity
For women who have had a vaginal delivery, they can start walking and doing some simple activities on the second day after giving birth. This can promote faster recovery.
3. Pay attention to hygiene
Chinese medicine suggests that postpartum women can take a shower on the third day after giving birth, as bathing can ensure unobstructed meridians and better sweating.
The shower time should be controlled within ten minutes, and the water temperature should be relatively high. After bathing, dry the body and hair as soon as possible to avoid catching a cold.
What should women pay attention to during postpartum confinement in summer?
1. Women should pay attention to their clothing. They should wear cotton long-sleeved shirts and long pants. The clothing should be thin to effectively prevent the stimulation of wind evil on the joints.
2. Women should avoid lifting heavy objects or doing household chores during the confinement period to prevent uterine prolapse.
3. Pay attention to diet and avoid eating greasy food, which can not only lead to weight gain but also pose a risk of high blood pressure. It is recommended to eat easily digestible foods such as rice porridge and eggs on a regular basis.
