Can pregnant women not go out during confinement?

No matter you choose natural birth or caesarean section, pregnant women will generally be more tired after delivery, and it will take some time for the uterus to repair. Therefore, people generally do not go out during the confinement period to prevent problems with falling that the body cannot bear. So does it mean you can’t go out during confinement period? This is what many pregnant women want to know. Let’s learn about it together according to the article below.

Is it true that you can’t go out during confinement?

You can go out during the confinement period. Generally speaking, it is not a big problem as long as you keep warm and don't catch a cold. However, it is better for pregnant women to go out as little as possible during the confinement period. When going out, you should avoid excessive fatigue, make sure to get more rest, improve nutrition, and go for regular follow-up visits. If there is heavy bleeding, go to the hospital immediately.

What are the common problems during confinement?

1. Make sure you eat well and rest well. Because childbirth will cause extreme fatigue to the pregnant woman's mind and body, the first thing to do after giving birth is to let the pregnant woman have a good sleep, and relatives do not need to disturb her casually. After getting enough sleep, you should eat some nutritious and easily digestible food, and drink plenty of water;

2. Get out of bed and move around as soon as possible. Generally speaking, pregnant women who have a normal vaginal delivery should be able to get out of bed and walk the next day. But be careful not to catch a cold and avoid direct exposure to cold air. You can also do some simple exercises or postpartum gymnastics every day under the guidance of medical staff, which is beneficial to recovery and maintaining a stable figure;

3. One week after giving birth, pregnant women can do some light housework, such as cleaning, etc., but the duration should not be too long, and they should not do heavy work, otherwise it is easy to cause abnormal uterine bleeding and uterine prolapse;

4. Pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene. During the confinement period, pregnant women's vulva must be cleaned with warm water every day. Wash the perineum pad frequently and keep the perineum clean and dry;

5. Feed your baby with breast milk as soon as possible. After delivery, the breasts of pregnant women swell significantly. Breastfeeding as soon as possible is helpful to stimulate the secretion of milk secretion and promote uterine contraction and recovery.

6. Arrange postpartum sexual life scientifically. If the lochia is not completely clear or within 42 days after giving birth, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited because the wound in the uterus has not been completely healed;

7. Regular postpartum check-up About 42 days after giving birth, the confinement period will be over, and pregnant women should go to the hospital for a postpartum check-up to understand the body's recovery status. In case of any abnormalities, you can get timely guidance and treatment from the doctor.

There is nothing important to do during the confinement period, so it is better for pregnant women to go out less. If they have to go out, they must take good measures to keep warm and keep their hair loose as much as possible. Secondly, pregnant women need a lot of time to repair the body. They should eat more nutritious foods and avoid having sex. And you need to maintain a good mood, and your family should give you warm care, which is conducive to postpartum recovery.