Can pregnant women visit mothers who have just given birth?

There are many old rules and taboos in some folk customs during the confinement period. There is a saying that pregnant women cannot look at new mothers, which may easily lead to insufficient milk secretion of new mothers. In fact, this practice has a certain superstitious element and has no scientific basis. Of course, there are indeed some taboos during the confinement period. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Can pregnant women visit mothers who have just given birth?

There is a saying that pregnant women who go to see a woman who has just given birth are afraid of disturbing the mother's milk, which would leave the baby without milk. If a pregnant woman talks to a pregnant woman, it will take away the mother's milk, so pregnant women are not allowed to look at the mother in labor. In fact, this statement is unscientific. If you are afraid of the taboos of the mother's family, it is best not to go. Before going, you should first find out whether the mother's family has such a taboo, and also see whether the family where the baby was born is particular about it. If people are particular, you can't go, but if they are not particular, you can go. It is best to explain the situation to others and see if they mind. Some families are more traditional and take certain statements very seriously.

Dear pregnant friends, if any of you have just given birth, it is best to wait until the mother has finished her confinement period before visiting. This way, the mother's basic condition will be stable and there will be no problem of taking away breast milk. Since the mother has just given birth, her body is relatively weak and she needs enough rest to replenish her strength. Therefore, it is best not to visit her directly after giving birth. Wait until the mother has recovered enough before visiting her. Moreover, since the child has just been born, outsiders who visit are likely to bring in some bacteria, which is not conducive to the healthy growth environment of the baby. In addition, pregnant women are physically clumsy and are not suitable for visiting relatives and friends.

There is no scientific basis for the saying that pregnant women cannot visit the mother's office. This is a folk saying. People believe that when a pregnant woman visits a new mother, she will take away the mother's milk, leaving the child without milk. In fact, pregnant women can make the decision based on their own situation and that of the mother and baby. It is also a good idea for pregnant women to exchange experiences with mothers.

What are the taboos of confinement?

1. The idea that you can’t use air conditioning during confinement leads to heatstroke in mothers

According to old customs, one should not get cold during confinement, so mothers are often required not to use fans or air conditioners in the hot summer, and to wrap themselves tightly in clothes and quilts. In fact, this practice can easily cause the mother to be in a high temperature and high humidity environment during the confinement period, which will affect sweating and heat dissipation, disrupt the body temperature regulation center, and cause acute heat stroke. We call it "puerperal heat stroke." Once postpartum heat stroke occurs, the disease progresses rapidly and the mother often suffers circulatory failure, nervous system damage, and even death. Therefore, if the weather is hot during the confinement period, you should turn on the fan or air conditioner to dissipate heat, but be careful not to face the vents to avoid catching a cold or allergic dermatitis.

2. Puerperal infection caused by not being able to take a bath during confinement

In the old days, it was believed that mothers could not take a bath during the confinement period. This was mainly due to the poor conditions in the old days. Taking a bath during the confinement period could easily lead to catching a cold due to the cold. In fact, if you do not pay attention to private hygiene during the confinement period, do not take a bath, or even do not change sanitary napkins frequently, it can easily lead to skin inflammation or infection.

3. Gingivitis occurs because you cannot brush your teeth during confinement

The old view was that you shouldn't brush your teeth during confinement, mainly because the sanitary conditions were insufficient and many people suffered from gingivitis. During confinement, estrogen dilates capillaries, which makes it easier to cause bleeding when brushing your teeth. However, women tend to take more nutritional supplements during the confinement period and often eat small meals frequently, which increases the chance of food remaining in the teeth and can easily lead to tooth decay. Therefore, during the confinement period, you should not only brush your teeth but also insist on brushing your teeth to prevent tooth decay.

4. Postpartum recovery is affected because you cannot get out of bed during confinement

The old view was that mothers should not get out of bed during the confinement period. However, long-term immobility can easily cause blood clots, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. In addition, long-term bed rest can cause the mother's metabolism to decline and gastrointestinal motility to slow down, which can easily lead to constipation and water and sodium retention. Therefore, it is beneficial for the mother to do proper exercise as early as possible during the confinement period. It is not only conducive to the recovery of physical strength, but also can prevent constipation and water and sodium retention, prevent the risk of thrombosis, and is also conducive to the recovery of pelvic muscles.