Scientific confinement refers to a series of practices that provide reasonable, scientific, and systematic postpartum care for mothers to promote physical recovery and restore normal functions of the uterus, uterine wall, pelvic cavity, and other organs. The purpose of scientific confinement is to make sure that mummy is healthy and at the same time is able to provide good care and nutrition for the newborn baby.
Scientific confinement usually includes the following aspects:
A scientific-based confinement diet tailored to your physical condition and needs, incorporates the nutrients your body needs, which will help with physical recovery and milk secretion.
Under the guidance of a doctor, the suitable types of postpartum exercises can help promote blood circulation and speed up recovery.
Pay attention to the maintenance of your personal hygiene, including body cleaning and cleaning of private parts to prevent infection.
Pay attention to the mother's mental health. The care and understanding of family members and a good rest environment are very important for mummy’s mental health.
Establishing a regular work and rest time, including reasonable rest and sleep times, can help stabilise the internal biological clock and improve your body's resistance.
Avoid overexerting yourself, especially in the early postpartum period, and cut back on your housework burden to avoid affecting your recovery.
Go for regular health check-ups to detect and deal with potential health problems in time.
Under the advice of doctors, scientific confinement includes some traditional Chinese herbal medicine to help you regulate your body and promote blood circulation and metabolism.
In the traditional concept of confinement, it is important to avoid exposure to wind and cold temperatures, because the human body is prone to catching a cold after delivery, which may affect the physical recovery.
For breastfeeding moms, including correct breast care methods to avoid problems such as breast blockage and mastitis.
Maintain a suitable indoor temperature to avoid catching a cold. This includes keeping warm when bathing, dressing, and sleeping to promote blood circulation in the body.
Scientific confinement does not mean complete isolation. Appropriate social activities are also beneficial to mummy’s mental health, but care should be taken to avoid large gatherings and prolonged outings.
This includes the right way to care for newborn babies, such as correct feeding postures, bathing methods, clothing, etc.
Under the guidance of a doctor, conduct regular postpartum checkups to understand your physical condition and deal with possible problems in a timely manner.
By educating mothers about the importance of having a healthy diet, we help them understand that a balanced diet is key to maintaining good health.
