What to do if you have trouble sleeping during the confinement period

Mothers look forward to the birth of their baby from the first day they find out they are pregnant. The further along the pregnancy goes, the higher the anticipation becomes. One reason is that they are looking forward to the baby, and the other is that it is very inconvenient to move around when the pregnancy is advanced, and they really want to stop caring. In fact, the mother has a harder time after the baby is born. She has to get up many times every night to feed the baby. Although many mothers take various supplements during the confinement period, they will still lose a lot of weight. What should mothers do if they have trouble sleeping during the confinement period?

What should I do if I have trouble sleeping during the confinement period?

Poor sleep during the confinement period has a great impact on the physical health of the mother. First of all, poor sleep can cause the mother to have adverse symptoms such as lack of energy, fatigue, dizziness, chest tightness, etc., which can easily induce negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, tension, etc., and thus affect the mother's physical recovery.

Poor sleep during the confinement period can easily make pregnant women forgetful, because lack of sleep will affect mental concentration, which can cause amnesia over a long period of time. In addition, poor sleep during the confinement period will also affect the recovery of the mother's body shape, because lack of sleep will promote the increase in the mother's appetite, which will lead to weight gain. Therefore, if you have poor sleep during the confinement period, you should take timely measures to improve it.

1. Eat foods that promote sleep

Calcium deficiency in mothers during the confinement period can also cause symptoms of poor sleep, so they can eat some calcium-rich foods, such as sesame, milk, beans, etc. Generally, foods rich in calcium have good effects on improving sleep quality and calming the nerves.

Mothers who have trouble sleeping during the confinement period can also eat some foods rich in B vitamins, such as peanuts, eggs, beef, green vegetables, whole-wheat products, etc. Vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid in the B vitamins also have a good effect in promoting sleep.

2. Do some simple exercises

Mothers who have trouble sleeping during the confinement period can do some simple exercises during the day, such as some simple maternal gymnastics and postpartum yoga. Appropriate exercise during the confinement period is beneficial to the smooth circulation of blood in the mother's body, thereby promoting postpartum body recovery and is also helpful for improving sleep quality. It is best to exercise after childbirth without feeling tired. Appropriate exercise after childbirth can also promote gastrointestinal motility, which helps prevent and relieve postpartum constipation.

3. Get more rest and maintain a good attitude

During the confinement period, mothers should pay attention to not overwork and get more rest. They should also pay attention to adjusting their mentality, not worry too much about the baby, and not be busy taking care of the baby alone for a long time. During the confinement period, they should let family members help take care of the baby. Maintaining a good attitude and getting enough rest during the confinement period can help your body recover faster.