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Nearly 99% of mothers experience postpartum memory decline. Let's hear mom Thu Hang share tips on improving memory for a month without using medication.
Almost 99% of women after childbirth suffer from memory decline. During pregnancy, hormones impact the brain, causing the most slowdown three months before and after giving birth.
Sister Thu Hang shares: 'Before giving birth, my memory was excellent. Just hearing a phone number once, I could recall it without asking again. My boss assigned tasks, and I handled them without taking any notes. When I gave birth to my child, everything changed 180 degrees. Once, I even forgot to pick up my child from daycare until 7 p.m., only realizing it when my phone vibrated (since it was on silent, I didn't notice). Another time, I locked myself out, leaving the keys inside, and my husband had to travel 15 km to unlock the door for me.'
I consulted a neurology specialist at Hanoi Medical University, who provided effective drinks and tips to recover postpartum memory without using medication. In just one month, my memory almost completely restored.
1. Drink green tea to improve postpartum memory decline
Every morning, upon waking up, I drink a cup of sugar-free green tea. Moms can buy green tea leaves at the market and brew it with water for daily consumption, especially after waking up and before breakfast. I avoid drinking tea in the evening to prevent sleep disturbances.
Green tea contains polyphenols, which help limit nerve cell damage.
2. Ensure Adequate Sleep
Despite the common challenge of sleep deprivation while caring for a child, I consistently train Mio to sleep early and separately, allowing me some rest. Even during nap time, I strive to close my eyes for 30 to 60 minutes.
The more sleep-deprived, the easier it is to experience memory decline, moms.
Remember to drink green tea every morning to alleviate postpartum memory decline.
3. Include Salmon in Your Diet
Fried salmon is not only delicious but also helps improve postpartum memory decline.
4. Exercise to Enhance Concentration
The exercise method consists of 4 steps: Observe – Associate – Learn subtly – Recall. For example, when placing a mobile phone on the table, associate it with an item already on the table (this item should be a fixed object on the table, not easily moved, such as a flower vase, a cup tray, etc.). Simultaneously, mentally repeat, 'the phone is next to the flower vase.' This way, when searching for objects, the observed objects will reappear in your mind, making it easy to find the item.
5. Always Carry a Small Notebook
Due to short-term memory, I always carry a notebook to jot down notes. Whether at work or at home, I record everything to avoid forgetting.
A small notebook helps mom Mio keep track of all important information
Wishing all moms success in applying these simple tips to improve postpartum memory decline for mom and baby Mio.
Source: Thu Hang
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