Why do mothers keep catching colds during confinement?

　　Confinement period not only takes over the functions of the mother-to-be’s body as she recovers, but also ensures that there is sufficient milk to feed the baby. Therefore, it is traditionally believed that nothing should go wrong during the confinement period.

　　However, some mothers are prone to this or that problem during the confinement period. cold It is the most common healthy Troubled. So what’s going on with the constant colds during confinement?

　　1. The expectant mother’s constitution itself is relatively weak. female After giving birth to a child, the body's various functions have not yet returned to their pre-pregnancy state, so it is easy to catch a cold if you are not careful.

　　2. If you don’t get enough rest, your immunity will be poor. In addition, many expectant mothers have to get up at night to take care of their children. Or when she is busy changing the baby's diaper or breastfeeding, she may have forgotten to put on clothes for herself, and when she feels cold, the mother will catch a cold.

　　3. The air is not circulated. In many areas, there is a custom that pregnant women cannot be exposed to wind. Therefore, the windows and doors are closed tightly and the air is not circulated. If there are germs in the air, they cannot flow out. In addition, the mother's own resistance is relatively weak, so colds are more common.

　　It should be said that pregnant women are prone to colds during confinement due to physical factors and improper care. So how can pregnant women prevent colds?

　　first, Postpartum The place where you live must be well ventilated. Of course, the mother should not be exposed to direct wind. However, you can choose to open the window sideways. The dirty things that the baby has replaced must be cleaned in time to avoid spreading bacteria, reduce the number of visitors, and pay more attention to the circulation of the air.

　　Expectant mothers should learn to get more rest. It would be best if someone helps take care of the child during the confinement period. If there is no one to help, she must put on a coat when she gets up by herself, no matter whether it is hot or cold. Furthermore, if the child spends too much time up at night, the child can also be put on diapers, and the child can also be fed directly in bed during feeding.

　　Most expectant mothers spend their confinement period in bed, so a problem is prone to occur, which is that they are prone to sweating due to excessive wrapping. Therefore, expectant mothers are reminded that if they sweat, they must wipe it off promptly with cooled boiling water and put on clean clothes at the same time.

　　Expectant mothers should also exercise appropriately, such as doing some yoga or walking slowly, getting enough sleep, drinking more ginger syrup and boiled water, and paying attention to a balanced diet is also a good way to prevent colds.

　　To prevent colds during confinement, you should drink more chicken soup. Chicken soup can not only enhance people’s resistance, but it can also clear respiratory viruses?

　　If the cold is really serious, treat it immediately and remember to infect Child son.

　　If you want to choose to take medicine to treat a cold, you should tell your doctor that you are breastfeeding, and try not to breastfeed your baby during this period to avoid transmitting the virus to the child. distended pain For other problems, you can use a milking machine to squeeze out the excess milk and throw it away regularly every day. At the same time, it is best to have less contact with the baby during the cold period, and do not engage in intimate actions such as kissing the baby. You can resume breastfeeding after the cold is completely gone. (Special article for 99 Health Network (www.99.com.cn), please indicate the source if you need to reprint. )