Dietary Taboos For Elderly Mothers: Don’t Take Random Supplements During Confinement. Keep These Principles In Mind

After giving birth to a child, the body recovery of older mothers will be slower than that of younger mothers. Confinement matters really require a lot of attention.

Many older new mothers have listened to some old sayings. As a result, instead of taking good care of their bodies, they have relapsed milk production, continued lochia, and become more constipated.

Just today, we have to talk about the principles of elderly mothers during confinement and common misunderstandings about diet. We hope to provide help to mothers and allow them to avoid possible problems, so that they can recover more quickly and become better.

Rest for 42 days after delivery, don’t lie still all the time

advanced maternal age After giving birth to a baby, the first priority is to rest.

But resting does not mean lying in bed every day without moving.

After childbirth, the coagulation factors in the body will increase. This is a state of the body that promotes uterine contraction and hemostasis. It is a natural reaction.

If you lie down all the time and do no activities, the blood flow will slow down, which will easily lead to the formation of thrombosis, eventually leading to venous thrombosis of the lower limbs.

Especially elderly mothers who have undergone caesarean section do need to rest in bed on the first day after the operation. However, they should try to turn over more after 6 hours. This can help drain congestion and reduce the risk of infection.

After twenty-four hours, you can slowly get out of bed and walk around, and after forty-eight to seventy-two hours, you can walk around moderately for a while.

This can not only promote intestinal peristalsis, but also prevent constipation and urinary retention.

Of course, how long you want to walk depends on your physical strength. Just rest when you feel tired. Don’t be pushy.

Take your time with warm tonic, don’t be in a hurry and take big tonic

There is a situation where an elderly woman becomes weak after giving birth and actually needs to replenish her Qi and blood. However, you should never eat something with great tonic effects like red ginseng from the beginning.

Many people have heard of the principle that deficiencies should not be replenished. If the body after giving birth is regarded as a piece of dry land and a large amount of water is poured on it, not only will it not be able to absorb it, but it may also cause internal heat, insomnia and irritability.

Suitable for elderly mothers are some warming ingredients, such as longan , Silky Chicken , lean beef, etc.

In addition, protein is extremely important for wound healing, milk is a good source, eggs are a good source, especially fish and other foods are a good source, and soy products are also a good source.

If the baby is relatively large, causing the uterus to compress the veins of the lower limbs and easily causing hemorrhoids, then you need to eat more fruits and vegetables to keep the stool smooth.

Generally speaking, the diet during the confinement period should be light and easy to digest. At the same time, the nutrition should be comprehensive and the calories should be sufficient.

The older you get, the more you need to pay attention to changes in your mood.

Clinically found, advanced maternal age The risk of postpartum depression is higher among young mothers.

This is related to the dramatic changes in hormones in the body after childbirth. In addition, older mothers usually have higher demands on themselves and may worry about not being able to take good care of their babies, or may be anxious because their bodies recover more slowly.

Many cases of postpartum depression actually have some signs before delivery, such as wanting to cry for no reason, being in a low mood, and not being interested in anything.

At this moment, the family should provide more comfort. Don't always say words like "You just think too much." They should listen to her inner feelings and help her share the hard work of raising children.

If your low mood persists for more than two weeks, it's a good idea to see a doctor. This is not a sign of hypocrisy, but a real need for help.

Myth 1: Eating more hens after childbirth can induce lactation

Among many traditional confinement meals, old hen soup is indispensable. Everyone believes that it has high nutritional value and can promote milk secretion.

But in fact, science has proven that eating more hens after childbirth may actually Return milk .

The reason is that there is a large amount of estrogen in the hen's body, and the estrogen and progesterone levels in the mother's body have already dropped after giving birth. If a large amount of hens are eaten at this time, the increase in estrogen will oppose the effect of prolactin, resulting in a reduction in milk quantity.

The androgens contained in the body of roosters have the effect of opposing estrogen, and eating roosters can actually help promote lactation.

Roosters have less fat than hens, so mothers are less likely to gain weight after eating them, and the baby's fat intake through milk will not be too high, which can reduce the risk of indigestion and diarrhea.

So if you want to eat chicken to induce lactation, you might as well choose a rooster.

Misunderstanding 2: The more brown sugar water you drink, the better

brown sugar It has always been considered to be a good thing for replenishing blood, activating blood circulation, and helping to eliminate lochia after childbirth.

It is true that brown sugar contains higher iron and calcium content than white sugar, so it’s okay to drink it in moderation.

However, most of the current mothers are first-time mothers, their uterine contraction ability is already very good, and the discharge of lochia is relatively normal.

If you drink a large amount of brown sugar, which has a blood-activating effect, for a long time, it will easily lead to an increase in vaginal bleeding, and the lochia will not be cleansed for a long time.

Generally speaking, drinking brown sugar water for about 10 days after delivery is enough, and it does not need to be consumed for the entire confinement period.

You should also be careful when drinking. Don’t drink several bowls a day, just the right amount.

Misunderstanding 3: You can’t eat fruits and vegetables during confinement

There is an old saying that vegetables and fruits are "cold" in nature. If eaten during the period of confinement, they will cause damage to the spleen and stomach, and may lead to confinement disease.

This is actually a big misunderstanding.

On the contrary, older mothers are extremely prone to constipation due to less activity and slower gastrointestinal motility. However, the dietary fiber and water contained in vegetables and fruits are a powerful assistant in relieving constipation.

If you take them out of the refrigerator before eating, or if they are obviously cold in nature, such as watermelons and persimmons, most common vegetables and fruits such as apples, bananas, vegetables, carrots, etc., there is no problem at all if you cook or steam them before eating them.

If you do not eat fruits and vegetables during the entire confinement period, it will not only easily cause constipation, but may also lead to vitamin deficiency, which will affect body recovery and milk quality.

Confinement is indeed important, but the key is to do it in the right way.

For elderly mothers, physical recovery requires more patience and care.

Remember these three points. First, don’t lie down all the time, but engage in appropriate activities; second, don’t rush to take a big tonic, the most reliable way is to use warm tonic; third, don’t believe in those old misunderstandings, you should eat fruits and vegetables when they should be eaten.

Family members should also give the mother more understanding and companionship. Only when her mood is better can her body recover faster.

I hope every elderly new mother can avoid these pitfalls and pass the puerperium smoothly.