After waking up from confinement, my whole body aches

Chinese girls are relatively weak, so they need to stay in confinement after childbirth. They must pay attention to their health during the confinement period. If they are too tired, it will lead to gynecological diseases. Moreover, many middle-aged and elderly diseases are caused by not paying attention to treatment during the confinement period. Some people feel body aches during the confinement period, which is a sign of sub-health. So, what are the reasons for body aches after waking up during confinement?

1. What is the reason for body aches during confinement?

Body cold

A severe loss of vitality is nothing for ordinary people, but it is different for postpartum women. After giving birth, the body's qi and blood are depleted and the pores are opened. The body's ability to resist dampness and cold is reduced, and the external wind and cold can easily invade the body. The joints of the body are prone to numbness and soreness. Common symptoms are fear of cold, wind, and cold water. Under the stimulation of these damp and cold environments, the soreness is more obvious and even the body joints may become deformed.

Improper sleeping posture

Although they know that they should not catch cold during the confinement period, many mothers still overlook some details. They spend most of their time in bed resting after delivery, and sleep on their side with one shoulder exposed, which makes them very susceptible to catching cold. In addition, mothers who breastfeed are accustomed to lying on their side to feed their babies or sitting up to feed their babies at night. If they lift up their clothes and quilts, their shoulders will catch cold and easily become sore.

Overwork

After the baby is born, it takes a certain amount of time for the relaxin in the mother's body to be completely metabolized. At this time, the ligaments of the body's joints are loose, which makes joint strain more likely. During the confinement period, some mothers are busy taking care of their babies, helping to bathe, change diapers, etc., and they even take up their own rest time. The seemingly low-intensity housework is actually a high-intensity activity for mothers in this special period.

2. Postpartum precautions:

Keep your body warm

No matter what season it is, you should avoid catching cold during confinement. Even in summer, you should wear long sleeves during confinement. When washing your hair, taking a bath, and washing your hands, you should wipe off the water stains on your hands in time to prevent your body from catching cold. Do not expose yourself to direct wind. Breastfeeding mothers can put a shawl at the head of the bed and drape it over their shoulders whether they are lying down or sitting to prevent their joints from getting cold.

Diet

Supplement some foods that nourish qi and blood to enhance the body's resistance. When the body is strong, dampness and cold will not easily invade the body. In the cold autumn and winter seasons, you can supplement with some warm foods such as mutton and beef to improve the body's ability to resist cold.

Take rest

You can ask your family to help with daily care of your baby, such as preparing milk powder and bathing him, so that you can give yourself enough rest time.