Patient's question:
My child was born in January last year. At that time, it was cold at home, and I got postpartum illness because of giving birth. My back always hurts, and there's also pain around the navel area. I'm afraid of getting cold, and even now, I don't dare to eat cold things. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally speaking, postpartum illnesses can only be cured during the next pregnancy. This includes subsequent pregnancies, postabortion recovery (known as "small postpartum"), or postpartum after giving birth to a second child. Do not attempt to have a "small postpartum." Postpartum illnesses are caused by physical exhaustion and internal/external depletion during pregnancy, often resulting in symptoms such as feeling cold or wind-sensitive. It is recommended to rest more, engage in appropriate exercise, avoid contact with cold water, and consume remedies like pig kidney soup or Job's tears porridge.