Can’t you drink raw water during confinement?

In the first few days after giving birth, new mothers have to lie in bed to rest. If they lie down for too long, they will feel their body is very greasy and their hair is very dirty. At this time, they need the careful care of their family. They can wipe their body with a towel at ordinary times and do not wash their hair for a short period of time. It is best to bear with it if their head feels a little dirty. Especially during the confinement period, it is best not to touch raw water, otherwise it will cause the body to catch a cold.

Can’t you drink raw water during confinement?

According to traditional Chinese medicine, women who have just given birth suffer from insufficient qi and blood, and loss of vital energy. If they touch cold water at this time and are invaded by wind and cold air, it can easily cause poor circulation of qi and blood, and induce postpartum body pain, such as frequent headaches, finger joint pain, etc.

So why do American women drink ice water and eat ice cream after giving birth? Are Chinese women too pretentious? Of course not. This is mainly caused by their eating habits, exercise habits, and physical condition. Chinese people mainly eat cereals and grains, and their diet is relatively light, while Westerners like to eat high-protein and high-calorie foods such as beef and dairy products. This difference has led to the Chinese people having a weaker physique.

At the same time, when it comes to exercise, most Chinese women do less exercise, while Western women exercise regularly and continue to exercise even when they are pregnant. Therefore, there are some differences in physical fitness between Chinese women and Western women. So when it comes to postpartum confinement, it is better not to copy the practices of Western women.

In fact, during the delivery process, the estrogen in a woman's body and various systems will change. Her physical strength will be greatly consumed, her bones will become loose, and her body will be weak. If she is stimulated by cold water at this time, she will naturally have adverse reactions.

What are the consequences of touching cold water?

Some people may ask, what should I do if I have come into contact with cold water during the confinement period? In fact, occasionally touching cold water will not cause much harm to the body. What we should be afraid of is the frequent and continuous use of cold water. However, it is better not to touch cold water as much as possible, even in summer. You should use warm water to wash your face to prevent your body from catching cold.

When can you touch cold water?

42 days after delivery, you can have a comprehensive gynecological examination to check the body's recovery, whether the lochia is discharged, whether the uterus and appendages are recovered, etc. If the examination results are normal, you can generally touch cold water, but it is recommended to wait 56 days after delivery before touching cold water.