Do I have to stay in bed all the time during confinement?

For a woman who has just given birth, confinement is not a trivial matter. It can be said that it is a major event for a woman. There are many taboos and rules regarding confinement. However, we must also carry out confinement in a scientific and reasonable manner based on the actual situation, and it is not set in stone. Because women are very weak during the confinement period, the traditional confinement period is that the mother should lie down the whole time. So, do you have to stay in bed all the time during confinement?

Do I have to lie in bed during confinement?

Generally, within two weeks after discharge from the hospital, bed rest is still the main treatment. You can rest in a semi-sitting position in bed, and occasionally get out of bed and walk around. New mothers can get out of bed and walk around or go to the toilet 12 hours after delivery, and can move freely within 24 hours after delivery, but should avoid sitting or squatting for long periods of time.

If the mother has a caesarean section, she must rest in bed for 4 hours after delivery. She can move around in bed on the second day, and after the third day, she can get out of bed and walk around, and then slowly increase the amount of activity.

In the second week after delivery, if your body has recovered well, you can get out of bed and do some simple housework. By the third week after delivery, you can basically resume normal life. The important thing is to pay attention to rest and get enough sleep. Also, try to avoid being blown by wind, touching cold water, and lifting heavy objects.

There are many benefits of moderate exercise during confinement. It can enhance digestive function, promote the discharge of lochia, and prevent postpartum diseases such as postpartum constipation, urinary incontinence, uterine prolapse, and obesity.

What to eat during confinement

After giving birth, new mothers will enter the confinement period. At this time, since the mother is still in a weak physical condition, the family will try to quickly give her some tonic to restore her vitality. What to eat during confinement? In fact, tonic should be considered in consideration of physical condition and should be divided into stages. The first stage is the first week after delivery, which is mainly aimed at expelling prenatal edema and excess body water of the mother; the second stage is the second week after delivery, which is mainly focused on relieving symptoms of low back pain; the third stage is the stage of replenishing qi and blood.

Generally speaking, you don’t have to lie in bed during the confinement period. Lying in bed all the time during the confinement period can cause serious harm. During the confinement period, mothers should adjust their mindset, not have any negative emotions, and be happy every day. Don’t worry too much or have too much pressure during the confinement period, and relax yourself.