Can I drink pure milk during confinement?

Pure milk is the most common drink in our lives and is also a nutritional product. It has the function of supplementing protein, calcium, iron and various trace elements. However, although pure milk has high nutritional value, it is not suitable for drinking on an empty stomach, and people with poor gastrointestinal digestion and those who are prone to getting angry need to drink less. So, can mothers who have just given birth drink pure milk during the confinement period? Let’s find out below.

Can pregnant women drink milk?

Pregnant women can drink milk. Milk is called "white blood" and is the best source of calcium in nature. The potassium in it is very effective in softening blood vessels and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The L-tryptophan in it has a good calming effect and is very helpful in promoting sleep. If a mother drinks more milk, it can not only help the body recover, but also replenish the body's calcium. If she is breastfeeding, it can also increase milk. The calcium needed by the baby is also obtained directly from breast milk. But please note that milk is a food that is not easy to digest, so it is not suitable for mothers who have just given birth. They have to wait until their intestinal function gradually recovers before drinking it.

What happens if a pregnant woman drinks milk?

Postpartum mothers are relatively weak and need some nutrition to restore their strength. In addition to making some nutritious soups and dishes, drinking milk after childbirth is actually beneficial. But for postpartum women, the way of drinking milk will be different.

1. First of all, you should pay attention to the time when you start drinking milk after delivery, which is generally 2 weeks after delivery.

Because milk is actually a food that is not easy to digest. The mother has just given birth and her intestinal function has not fully recovered. Drinking milk may cause her to experience bloating, abdominal pain, indigestion, and even diarrhea. When the mother's intestinal function gradually recovers, she can drink milk in moderation. At the beginning, she can drink a little, and then gradually increase the amount every day, slowly reaching the normal amount, which will not cause any negative impact on the stomach and intestines. During the confinement period, you don’t need to drink cold milk, you can heat it up and drink it. After drinking milk, the breast milk supply will be more sufficient, so you don’t have to worry about the baby not having breast milk.

2. It is recommended that mothers who have undergone caesarean section can drink warm milk after 17 days.

It is good for mothers who have undergone caesarean section to drink some milk, but it is recommended to drink warm milk after 17 days. Milk can supplement nutrition, but you have to wait until you have passed gas before drinking it. Be sure to warm it up in time, and don't let it become too cold. It is best to drink a glass of warm milk 2 hours before going to bed every night. It can not only supplement calcium but also help you sleep. It is better for women who have just given birth.