Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? Can I drink brown sugar after giving birth?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is recommended to consume brown sugar after childbirth for 7-10 days, as by the 10th day postpartum, lochia gradually decreases, and uterine contractions gradually return to normal. If you drink brown sugar water for too long, its blood-activating effect may increase the amount of blood in lochia, causing continued blood loss in the postpartum woman. The ideal duration for drinking brown sugar water postpartum is generally 7-10 days.After pregnancy, gastric acid secretion decreases, smooth muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract is reduced, and peristalsis weakens. At the same time, due to weakened abdominal muscle tone and increased water absorption by the large intestine, pregnant women are more prone to constipation. Functional constipation is the main type of constipation in pregnant women. If a pregnant woman experiences constipation, the following measures can be taken:
1. Drink honey water.
2. Eat figs, plums, etc.
3. Consume more fruits, vegetables, and vitamin-rich foods.