Confinement after childbirth is a matter that affects a woman for her entire life. As the saying goes, illnesses contracted during the postpartum confinement are impossible to cure for a lifetime, so we must take it very seriously. Let's start with diet. There are also some foods that should not be consumed during the confinement period. Let's list them one by one!
Cold and raw foods. After childbirth, a woman's body is deficient in qi and blood, so she should consume more warming and nourishing foods to aid the recovery of qi and blood. Consuming raw, cold, or cooling foods after childbirth is detrimental to the replenishment of qi and blood, can easily lead to digestive and absorption dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, and is also unfavorable for the discharge of lochia and the removal of stasis blood.
Spicy foods, such as chili peppers, can easily damage body fluids, consume qi, and deplete blood, worsening the deficiency of qi and blood, and can easily lead to constipation. They are also harmful to the baby if they enter the breast milk.
Stimulating foods, such as strong tea, coffee, and alcohol, can affect sleep and gastrointestinal function, and are also harmful to the baby.
Astringent foods, such as dark plums and pumpkins, should be avoided as they can impede blood circulation and hinder the discharge of lochia.
Frozen foods, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, and iced drinks, are not conducive to the recovery of the digestive system and can also have adverse effects on the new mother's teeth.
Overly salty foods. Excessive salt can lead to edema.
Malted milk should not be consumed, as it is produced from malt and contains maltose and maltol. Malt is very effective for suppressing lactation and will affect milk secretion.