Precautions for pregnant women to take care of themselves during summer confinement

The hot weather in summer may be a difficult thing for new mothers. If you want to spend the confinement period in a healthy and relaxed manner, you must pay attention to details in all aspects. You can refer to the following 7 aspects for details.

1. Use air conditioning appropriately and ventilate frequently

In summer, the house is stuffy, so you can use air conditioning appropriately. Try not to blow the air directly from the air conditioner. If necessary, you can use a wind shield. Open windows frequently to ventilate and keep fresh air indoors.

2. Ensure a rich and nutritious diet

Labor and delivery consume physical strength, so you should supplement with more healthy food after delivery. Choose nutritious and easily digestible food with light taste. Avoid greasy, cold, and irritating food. For example, don't eat popsicles and ice drinks for cooling down in the summer. It is better to drink some nourishing broth instead.

3. Get enough sleep

At night, your baby's crying, feeding, and diaper changing disturb your sleep. During the day, when your baby is sleeping, you can take this opportunity to get some rest.

4. Keep warm

The weather is hot in the summer, so you should also pay attention to keeping warm during confinement. Wear long sleeves and long pants, especially socks, to avoid catching a cold. Choose clothes made of pure cotton. It is best to prepare two sets for easy and timely replacement.

5. Take a proper bath

Women who have had a normal birth can take a shower one week after delivery. The water temperature should be as gentle as possible. They should blow dry their hair immediately after washing to avoid catching a cold. Women who have had a cesarean section should choose the time to take a shower based on the condition of their wounds.

6. Get out of bed and move around as soon as possible

Getting out of bed and moving around as soon as possible after delivery is good for the recovery of the uterus and the recovery of the body shape. You can do some housework within your ability, such as wiping the table and sweeping the floor for a short time, but don't do physical work.

7. Avoid intimate behavior

The main focus during the confinement period is to restore the body. Intimate activities between couples should be resumed after the mother's body has recovered to avoid infection.

For new mothers, scientific confinement is very important. Pay attention to the above 7 things, regulate your body and spend the summer easily.