As soon as the mango seeds pass, accompanied by the turquoise of the lotus leaves and the bright red of the lotus flowers, it is the summer solstice festival. On the day of the summer solstice, the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer. After the summer solstice, the direct sun point gradually moves to the south, the northern hemisphere day begins to shorten, the summer solstice becomes the limit of day and night change, so the folk have "eaten the summer solstice noodles, a day short line" saying.
Summer is big and extreme. The summer solstice is the most exuberant season of yang qi, but the prosperity will decline, and the yin qi will also grow from this day, the yin and yang are intertwined, people are prone to illness, and it is necessary to avoid excessive greed when avoiding summer.
In addition to rising temperatures, precipitation is also more frequent during this season, with thunderstorms with small sudden rainfall ranges being the most common weather.
But this season is very unfriendly for confinement mothers
So, how to sit properly in the summer
The following knowledge points are recommended to collect and transfer to the family to see~
Why do postpartum mothers sweat more easily?
In the process of conceiving small life and production, the nutrition in the mother's body will be lost too much, and then there will be symptoms such as spleen weakness and blood deficiency, which will cause mothers to sweat a lot after childbirth; Coupled with the hot weather, mothers have to take care of the baby often, and the pinch in the high heat and humidity makes it easier for the mother to sweat.
At this time, it is necessary to take the physical comfort of the mother as the premise, adjust the indoor temperature to a suitable state, ensure the circulation of air, the thickness of the clothing and pants quilt is moderate, do not "cover the confinement", sweat to wipe off the sweat immediately, if the sweat wets the clothes or quilts should be replaced quickly, keep dry. If physically available, it is possible to shower every day or scrub with warm water.
Precautions for turning on the air conditioner for confinement
The air conditioner can be turned on, but whether it is cold air or hot air, the air outlet should not blow directly to the mother and baby, and the room temperature should not be too cold or too hot, generally 26 to 28 degrees Celsius.
Open the window at least 1 to 2 times a day to circulate the air for 15 to 20 minutes each time, which can ensure that the air in the house is fresh and reduce the pathogenic bacteria in the air. When the window is opened, the mother and baby can first move to another room and wait for the temperature in the room to be suitable before entering. The air outlet of the air conditioner should preferably be away from the bed of the mother and baby to protect it from the wind. The air outlet mode of the air conditioner can be adjusted to blow upwards, using an electric fan, but also placed in the place where the mother and baby cannot be blown, such as blowing on the wall can also increase the indoor air flow to achieve the effect of cooling.
It is best to wear cotton, breathable long clothes and trousers in terms of clothing, which can prevent cold air from directly irritating the skin.
In addition, the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner can be used when the indoor air humidity is high. It is best to clean the filter of the air conditioner once a week to prevent the growth of bacteria.
Be sure to ensure personal hygiene and cleanliness
It is recommended to start brushing your teeth from the second day after childbirth: after childbirth, in order to supplement the consumption of the body, mothers will eat a large amount of high-protein, high-sugar nutrients every day, if they do not brush their teeth after eating, it will have great irritation to the teeth and oral mucosa, and it is most likely to cause periodontitis, gingivitis and multiple caries. Therefore, mom should brush her teeth frequently. The right thing to do is to start brushing your teeth on day 2 after giving birth, preferably not more than day 3. When brushing your teeth, the water temperature should be kept at about 38 ° C, so as not to feel cool.
Pay attention to breast cleanliness: Due to the frequent sweating of the mother, the breasts will also face spilled grandma stains and baby saliva. So pay attention to cleaning before feeding your baby next time, just gently wipe it with warm water and change your underwear frequently.
Do not over-clean, there is an acidic stratum corneum protective film on the breast, which prevents the nipple from drying out and cracking, and is not invaded by bacteria. This protective film is formed by the secretions of the sebaceous glands and sweat glands of the breast that acidify the surface of the skin. If the breast is washed with soap, the alkaline nature of the soap will wash away the acidic protective layer on the surface of the breast. The surface protective film of the breast to restore its original acidic environment is a certain amount of time, if the frequent use of soap, the protective layer is difficult to form in a short period of time, it is easy to cause the skin of the breast is too dry caused by the swelling of the epidermis, but also to promote the growth of alkaline bacteria.
Pay attention to body cleanliness: bathing and rubbing baths is a good way to reduce the growth of bacteria, especially for postpartum mothers, the body is relatively weak, wound infection, mastitis, vaginitis and other troubles will always wait for opportunities. Therefore, pay special attention to keeping it clean.
If it is a caesarean section, it takes a certain amount of time to recover from the wound after childbirth, during this period we can take the way of wiping the bath, the number of times the bath can be decided according to the hot weather conditions and the needs of the mother, especially the stomach, armpits, breasts, which are more likely to sweat, you can wipe several times. Mothers who give birth can start showering in 2 to 3 days after childbirth according to their own recovery, but they cannot be empty stomach when showering, the water temperature is controlled between 35 ° C and 37 ° C, and the bathing time should not be too long, generally no more than 15 minutes.
Avoid raw and cold foods and eat fewer and more meals
During confinement in the summer, mothers definitely want to eat some raw and cold foods, such as ice cream, iced watermelon, etc. However, eating these foods prematurely after childbirth will not only affect the teeth and digestive function, but also easily damage the spleen and stomach, which is not conducive to lochia discharge. Include some meals that have just been taken out of the refrigerator and are best eaten after they have been fully heated. It is best to eat the cold mixed vegetables freshly. Avoid big fish and meat for two weeks after childbirth. Before gastrointestinal function is restored, fish and meat can be boiled into soup and eaten after two weeks. The more greasy soup should also be eaten with caution, which will increase the gastrointestinal burden and the risk of blocking the milk.
Secondly, due to the weak gastrointestinal function, breastfeeding the baby will consume a lot of energy, so it is best to eat less and more meals after childbirth, and eat 5 to 6 times a day. Drink more warm boiled water and avoid cold drinks. Drinks and alcoholic beverages are not suitable for mothers in the confinement of the month, you should drink more warm boiled water to replenish the water lost in the body when sweating a lot. Never drink ice water or eat a lot of cold drinks because of the hot weather or the fear of sweating.
Also, avoid spicy and gas-prone foods. Postpartum is prone to constipation problems, diet should be rich, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in plant fiber. Diets should not be too light. Mothers need a lot of water to sweat and secrete milk after childbirth, which will lead to the loss of salt in the body, so there can be less salt in the meal, but it must not be put at all.
It is necessary to ensure the intake of food for calcium and iron supplementation. A large amount of calcium and iron is lost during pregnancy and childbirth, and it should be ensured that sufficient calcium and iron are taken from food every day, and the daily intake of calcium should be no less than 1.1 grams, and the iron intake should be 20 mg. Calcium-rich foods include bone broth, kelp, milk, sesame seeds, etc. Iron-rich foods include fungus and offal of animals.
Don't control your diet in order to regain your figure. For mothers in the confinement, especially those who breastfeed, they should ensure sufficient calorie intake, and should consume 700 calories more than normal women every day, so this period must not take the means of dieting to lose weight.
Ensure adequate sleep and rest
During the month, mothers should be guaranteed 8-10 hours of sleep every day. Even if you can't sleep well at night because your baby is nursing or crying, you should seize the time to rest while your baby is sleeping during the day.
During the confinement period, it is best to refuse too many relatives and friends to visit, during the confinement period, the mother should often breastfeed, or have limited mobility, there will be many inconvenient places, but also to avoid people making the indoor air have a large amount of carbon dioxide, during the epidemic and the hot season may also bring bacteria and viruses, threatening the health of mothers and children. Of course, we can receive blessings from our friends by phone or video.
Give emotional care and support
The mother's body has experienced childbirth and fatigue, and the endocrine has also undergone great changes, so many mothers are prone to emotional changes such as crying, melancholy, and boredom after childbirth, most of which occur 3 days after childbirth and last for about 7 days. This is a stronger mental response due to the stimulation of childbirth, and usually the symptoms will soon lessen or disappear. However, a small number of people will persist for a long time, and some even develop depression.
To this end, in addition to being psychologically prepared before childbirth, in the special period of life after childbirth, family members must be more understanding and more caring. The child's father is best able to accompany the mother, and do not complain about the birth of a boy or a girl. Take the initiative to do everything, give the wife the greatest convenience, and let the mother be in a pleasant and carefree mood after giving birth, which will help the body recover faster and better.
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