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The body of a mother after childbirth is extremely fragile and susceptible to external influences.
After enduring a challenging childbirth, a woman's body becomes weakened due to significant energy and blood loss, compounded by the exhaustion of pregnancy. Therefore, proper postpartum care is essential.
Below are 21 things postpartum mothers should avoid to maintain optimal health.
1. Mothers must rest for at least a month. During the first two weeks after childbirth, besides basic activities like eating and personal hygiene, other household chores should be limited, and mothers should rest in bed. If mothers frequently move around or work, the uterus may easily descend.
2. Upon returning home from the hospital, mothers should initiate early breastfeeding. Whether breastfeeding or formula feeding for the baby, mothers should sit and nurse the baby. Sit for as long as the baby nurses. The remaining time should be spent resting, as it will alleviate future back pain. Visitors who understand will not find you impolite. Also, movements should be gentle, avoiding heavy tasks, lifting, etc.
3. After giving birth, it's crucial to keep the postpartum room well-ventilated. Mothers should also cleanse themselves with ginger-infused alcohol to remain pleasantly scented. This practice eliminates any postpartum odors and effectively warms the body while removing any residual scent.
4. Throughout the postpartum month, mothers should avoid engaging in heavy tasks or hand-washing clothes as excessive strain may lead to unsightly bulging veins in the arms.
5. There's no need to refrain from bathing; mothers who have had a vaginal birth can bathe immediately postpartum. However, it's advisable to separate bathing and hair washing sessions, ensuring each lasts no longer than 10 minutes.
6. Avoid prolonged hair washing sessions as it may make you susceptible to catching a cold. Opt for a quick, gentle wash with warm water, followed by immediate hair drying.
7. Maintain oral hygiene using warm water. This practice ensures clean teeth without causing tooth sensitivity due to the absence of cold water.
8. Consider using a hot water bottle or warm compress to apply to the abdomen, back, and hips. This method helps alleviate back and knee pain while enhancing the elasticity of muscles and abdominal skin, reducing wrinkles and shrinking the abdomen.
9. During this period, it's advisable to have someone else bathe your baby, or else you'll easily suffer from backaches, and tired arms and legs.
10. Avoid climbing stairs during menstruation and refrain from lifting heavy objects.
11. Avoid crying, as it can age your eyes prematurely; limit TV time to allow your eyes to rest.
12. Avoid overeating in one meal; instead, eat multiple small meals throughout the day.
13. Avoid consuming overly salty or raw foods, or those with cooling properties such as crab, day lily, and avoid eating foods prone to spoilage like fish and snails too early. Avoid allergenic foods and avoid consuming ice. Opt for pumpkin, lean meat, beans, tomatoes, and bananas.
14. During the postpartum period, avoid going outside to catch a breeze to prevent catching a cold.
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16. Mothers should refrain from self-medicating, including supplements, while breastfeeding to avoid affecting the quality of milk and the health of the baby.
17. Postpartum mothers should not stay in overly closed rooms. Both the mother and baby need daily sunlight exposure to help the mother recover and promote the baby's development. It's best for the mother and baby to sunbathe before 8 a.m. and not sunbathe for more than 30 minutes.
18. Postpartum mothers can watch TV or read newspapers to stay updated and relieve stress, but they should balance their rest time to prevent eye fatigue.
19. Mothers should abstain from sexual activity for a while to allow the uterus to recover. Avoid strong emotions and mental stress as they can harm the mother's health and lead to insufficient milk production.
20. Do not hold back from urinating, as mothers may develop urinary tract infections if they do.
21. After childbirth, a mother's body needs time for postpartum discharge. Therefore, do not tie the abdomen too early as it may cause congestion of postpartum discharge, making it difficult for the uterus to contract and affecting the mother's health.
Hopefully, the 21 postpartum precautions shared in the article will help mothers ensure postpartum health.
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