During the confinement period, mothers usually have many problems that need to be dealt with in a timely manner. These mainly include taking care of the baby and dealing with the baby's physical problems, the most common being neonatal jaundice, and handling the baby's umbilical cord. It is necessary to master some common sense. Below are some basic knowledge about the confinement period.
1、 Common problems with postpartum babies
1. A good resting environment
The ideal room temperature for newborns should be maintained between 22 ℃ and 24 ℃. In cold winter, it is important to keep warm, while in summer, ventilation and cooling should be taken into account. The humidity should be maintained at 50% -60%, and households with conditions can use humidifiers.
2. Umbilical cord care
The biggest principle of umbilical care is to keep the umbilical cord clean and dry, and not to apply anything on it; Avoid urine contamination; If it gets wet or dirty, it must be promptly wiped with 75% alcohol (sterile cotton swab) in one direction from the inside out. Please be sure to disinfect to the root of the umbilical cord.
3. Baby's skin turns yellow
Full term newborns generally begin to develop jaundice 2-3 days after birth, which is caused by the immature development of the newborn's liver enzyme system and excessive production of indirect bilirubin, which cannot be excreted from the body in a timely manner. It reaches its peak 4-5 days after birth. The severity of jaundice varies, with mild cases limited to the face and neck, and severe cases extending to the trunk, limbs, and sclera. The stool color is yellow, and the urine color is not yellow. Generally, there are no symptoms.
2、 Precautions for postpartum confinement
1. Keep the perineum clean and urinate frequently without holding urine. If there is catheterization, indwelling catheterization, or abrasions around the urethra during or after childbirth, it may stimulate the urethra and cause discomfort. In daily life, it is important to drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, and avoid holding urine. Warm water can be used to rinse the perineum, change underwear and perineal pads frequently, and keep the perineum clean. If symptoms do not improve or worsen, please seek medical attention at a hospital.
2. Postpartum weight loss does not need to be done too early. Dieting to lose weight is not advisable for ordinary people, especially for new mothers. Within 42 days after giving birth, if the mother's body has not fully recovered to pre pregnancy levels, it is necessary to consume rich nutrients and get sufficient rest. In addition, some mothers need to breastfeed, so it is even more important to supplement their nutrition.
3. Choose skincare products carefully after childbirth. Generally speaking, due to changes in hormone levels after childbirth, the skin will also show a certain degree of sensitivity and fragility. Preservatives, aromatic compounds, pigments, and other ingredients commonly found in skincare products are the three major substances that cause skin allergies. Although skincare products can be used after childbirth.
The above are some basic issues about postpartum confinement, some of which need to be handled well for the baby, especially for umbilical cord and neonatal jaundice. During postpartum confinement, mothers also need special care, on the one hand, to strengthen nutrition, especially to ensure the supply of milk. If there is breast obstruction, lactation should be promoted.