How to lose weight during confinement

During the confinement period, women need to eat a variety of foods to cope with the physical weakness caused by the great consumption of pregnancy and childbirth, and to nurture the new life, which requires sufficient and rich nutrition. Therefore, women in confinement are often fed fat. But obesity is not a good thing. Not only is it unsightly, it also has a negative impact on physical health. So, how can women who have become obese during confinement lose weight while ensuring the normal functioning of various physiological functions?

1. The fastest way to lose weight during confinement

It is recommended not to eat too greasy food in the first two weeks after giving birth. These two weeks are the best time to discharge lochia, so you can choose to eat light and easy-to-digest food. For example, Shenghua Soup, fried pork liver with sesame oil, and rice wine cooked with ginger when you are thirsty.

You can drink some honey water in moderation in the morning and evening, which helps digestion and clears the stomach, because most people will suffer from constipation after giving birth. Breastfeeding mothers don’t have to worry about taking it being bad for their children, because it is a natural nutritional supplement that helps children’s brain development and helps postpartum women produce milk. It’s the best of both worlds.

Giving birth is the most harmful thing for women, so during the confinement period, the older generation believes that you should eat a lot of meat and fish to replenish your body. So you must insist on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can not only make the body recover quickly, but also achieve the effect of weight loss, which is more beneficial to the healthy growth of the baby.

2. Things to note during confinement

1. Take rest

Rest is the top priority during confinement. After giving birth, you must rest at home, pay attention to sleep, and don't let yourself get too tired, but also be careful not to lie in bed for the entire month. Usually, on the second day after the baby is born, the mother should walk around and exercise her body to help with postpartum recovery.

2. Pay attention to the recovery of the uterus

After delivery, you should pay attention to the recovery of the uterus and the changes in the color of the lochia. Under normal circumstances, the lochia should change from red to white, the amount should gradually decrease, and the smell should change from bloody to none. Generally, the lochia should be discharged after one month. If the lochia is not clear or abnormal, you should see a doctor in time. Remember to go to the hospital for a postpartum check-up 6-8 weeks after delivery.

3. Keep a happy spirit

Due to physiological changes, women after childbirth are more mentally fragile, and coupled with increased stress, they are likely to develop postpartum depression. Therefore, it is important to maintain a happy atmosphere at home, especially the husband should be more considerate of his wife and give her support both spiritually and in life.

This article introduces several fastest ways to lose weight during the confinement period, as well as several precautions for expectant mothers during the confinement period. I hope it will be helpful to all mothers. In addition, mothers who are in confinement should not forget to supplement their nutrition even if they are losing weight! After all, the body suffers a lot of damage after giving birth.