In scorching summer, it is already difficult for normal people, let alone mothers who are in confinement. In Chinese tradition, mothers in confinement are not allowed to use air conditioning or consume cold drinks, so this month is a physical and mental challenge for many women in confinement. Below are some tips on how to stay cool during the confinement period.
During the summer confinement, it is important to ensure proper ventilation in the room to avoid heatstroke caused by high indoor temperature and humidity. If the indoor temperature is too high, mothers can use air conditioning appropriately. The room temperature should be around 25℃~28℃, but care should be taken to prevent the air conditioning from blowing directly at the mother. Mothers should wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and preferably a pair of thin socks. It is important for mothers to avoid cold water during the confinement period to prevent catching a cold or experiencing joint pain.
Hygiene is also important during the confinement period. To avoid catching a cold, mothers should avoid taking showers and washing their hair within the first two weeks after giving birth, but they can gently wipe their bodies with warm water. The practice of "not brushing teeth or combing hair" has no scientific basis, and mothers can use warm water to brush their teeth, paying attention to using a toothbrush that is not too hard.
Mothers should get 8 to 10 hours of quiet sleep every day during the confinement period to avoid anxiety, fatigue, and depression. Sleeping on the side is recommended to facilitate uterine recovery.
Mothers should pay attention to the intake of sufficient protein during the confinement period. They should consume 200 to 250 grams of meat, poultry, fish, and eggs every day. Eating more seafood is also beneficial for the development of the baby's brain. Mothers should also increase their intake of staple foods to ensure an adequate supply of carbohydrates. In addition, the supply of fruits and vegetables is also important. Mothers should consume 500 to 600 grams of fruits and vegetables every day. It is also recommended to consume some aquatic products to replenish trace elements such as zinc and iodine, and to eat more soy products. In the first few days after childbirth, mothers should focus on consuming light, easily digestible, and nutritious food.
