Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? Do postpartum women need to take care of themselves?Doctor's answer:
Taboo during postpartum recovery1. Avoid drafts, as postpartum women often have weakened qi and blood, loose muscles and bones, making them susceptible to wind, cold, dampness, and pathogenic factors that can lead to colds, rheumatism, joint pain, and diarrhea.
2. Do not wash your hair, as catching a cold can easily cause headaches.
3. Avoid crying or reading for long periods, as it may harm your eyesight. When reading, maintain proper posture, limit the duration, ensure adequate lighting, and avoid sad, fiery, or emotionally intense content. Most importantly, do not disrupt rest, as insufficient rest can lead to prolonged bleeding, lower back pain, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
4. Minimize contact with water and avoid consuming thin porridge, milk, juice, etc., as these may lead to rheumatism or neuralgia in the future.
5. Do not eat raw or cold foods. Postpartum women have weakened constitutions, and raw or cold foods are difficult to digest, which can hinder recovery and affect the baby’s digestive system through breastfeeding.
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