Mothers who have just given birth may reduce their physical activity due to weakness, which can lead to poor gastrointestinal function and constipation. Most postpartum mothers choose to breastfeed. If a breastfeeding mother experiences constipation, she will also worry about affecting the baby. So, will constipation affect the baby?
The answer is affirmative! Because when a mother is constipated, her body can also be affected, and there may be abnormalities in the naturally secreted milk. And after babies consume these abnormal breast milk, there will be some negative effects.
Therefore, if mothers do not want to affect their babies, they need to improve constipation. The following points are important for improving constipation:
1. Drink plenty of water. Drinking water can make the intestines more moist and excrete more water from the body. In addition, mothers can choose to drink a glass of honey water on an empty stomach in the morning, which can promote intestinal peristalsis.
2. Eat more vegetables and fruits. In the traditional concept of confinement, postpartum women are not allowed to eat vegetables and fruits. If there is not enough plant fiber in the body, constipation will occur. Therefore, it is necessary for postpartum women to have vegetables and fruits in their diet, such as bananas and apples, which are good, but fruits that are too cold, such as watermelon, should not be eaten.
3. Cannot lie down all day. During confinement, many mothers spend their time in bed. If the wound is not uncomfortable, they should get out of bed and take a walk every day. Additionally, massaging the abdomen can promote intestinal peristalsis and alleviate constipation.
