How to scientifically observe the month after giving birth.

During pregnancy, pregnant women usually pay attention to many health precautions to protect themselves and the fetus. However, after giving birth, especially in the early postpartum period, there are also many details worth noting. During this period, scientifically observing the postpartum confinement is crucial for recovery. From a medical perspective, the childbirth process greatly depletes the mother’s strength, accompanied by a sharp drop in hormone levels and the birth of a newborn, leading to a slowdown in the mother’s metabolism. The body condition often changes from internal heat to deficiency cold. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that postpartum care should focus on keeping warm, avoiding excessive consumption of cold foods such as cold drinks and salads. It is best to heat up foods taken out of the refrigerator before consumption to reduce the burden on the body. After childbirth, due to physical weakness and decreased immunity, cold dishes that have not been adequately heated may harbor bacteria, easily leading to gastrointestinal problems. Therefore, ensuring food safety and choosing easily digestible and absorbable foods is particularly important. In addition, spicy and irritating foods should be avoided during the postpartum confinement period, as these foods may aggravate internal heat in the mother’s body, causing symptoms such as mouth ulcers, constipation, and even affecting the baby through breast milk. In the initial stage, a light diet is recommended, such as soft foods and egg soup, while avoiding greasy and heavy flavors like garlic and chili, to promote a smooth recovery of the body. In terms of personal hygiene, moderate bathing after childbirth is beneficial. New mothers sweat more during this period, along with breastfeeding and lochia, so maintaining body cleanliness is crucial. Proper bathing can promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, help eliminate waste from the body, and enhance comfort. Specifically, around one week after childbirth, sponge bathing can be tried, and gradually transition to showering after one month, avoiding tub baths to prevent the backflow of dirty water causing infections in the reproductive system. Postpartum recovery is a detailed and comprehensive process, postpartum confinement covers various aspects such as dietary adjustments, personal hygiene, aiming to promote the physical and mental health of mothers and ensure a smooth transition to life after childbirth.