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What are the misunderstandings of traditional confinement?

There are some misunderstandings in traditional confinement, including:

1. Diet: People think that pregnant women should only eat supplements and high-calorie foods, while ignoring balanced foods such as vegetables and fruits.

2. Activity: It is believed that a pregnant woman should stay in bed completely, but proper exercise can promote physical recovery.

3. Bathing: I think women can't take a bath, they can only wipe their bodies with towels, ignoring the importance of keeping their bodies clean.

4. Dressing: I think pregnant women should wear thick clothes, but I ignore that clothes with good permeability are more conducive to physical recovery.

5. Psychological aspect: It is believed that lying-in women should remain depressed, while ignoring positive attitude is also helpful for physical recovery.