A guide to a scientific approach to menstruation

The term "menstruation" is a traditional Chinese custom that refers to a woman's need to rest at home for a month after giving birth in order to regain her strength and body. Modern medicine has a different view on this.

Getting enough sleep

It is important to get plenty of rest and at least 8-10 hours of sleep a day after giving birth.

To eat easy to digest, high protein, high vitamin food, supplemental nutrients.

♀? Appropriate activities

Approximately 2 weeks to domestic activities, 3 weeks can start walking and light physical activity. Avoid prolonged bed rest.

Physical review

Regular post-partum checkups are necessary to prevent infection, falling and post-partum depression. Breastfeeding or breast pumping will also help the uterus to recover.

Emotional regulation

The postpartum period is prone to mood swings, so it is important to take active measures to regulate your emotions, such as communicating and going out for a walk.

Protection from wind and cold

Protection from wind and cold is important in the first month after delivery, but it doesn't mean that bathing or going out of the house has to be prohibited.

Necessity

Resting after giving birth does help the mother's body to recover, but a month is not always reasonable or necessary. After a normal delivery, it takes 2-3 weeks for the hormones in the mother's body to regain their balance and for the tissues and organs to repair. However, after 3 weeks, excess bed rest is detrimental to blood circulation and bone density. Appropriate activities promote recovery. It's a good idea to stay in bed too much, but it's not good for the body. After the birth of the reasonable activity, nutrition and reasonable use of modern medical services, so that the "scientific sitting" is the best program.