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Confinement: necessity or tradition?

Confinement is a unique cultural tradition, but whether it is necessary varies from person to person. This paper will discuss the benefits and precautions of confinement from a scientific point of view to help new mothers spend this special period better.

Maternal and infant health

Confinement is helpful for new mothers to gradually recover their physical strength and provide better care for newborns. At the same time, it also helps to relieve fatigue, improve mood, and has a positive impact on maternal and child health.

Diet and hygiene

During confinement, new mothers need to pay attention to diet, maintain good hygiene habits, avoid strenuous activities and ensure adequate rest and sleep. These are all important factors to ensure good health.

The doctor suggested

If you plan to have a confinement, you must have an in-depth discussion with your doctor, family or friends and work out the confinement plan that suits you best. This can better protect the health of yourself and your baby.