Whether the number of days of confinement is 30 days or 42 days? Is there any difference between the two?

Many people think that 30 days of confinement is enough, while some people think that 42 days is enough. So what is the difference between the two? In other words, which one is more effective, 30 days or 42 days? As someone who has been there, I share my personal experience with you!

The baby is due on May 8th. On the morning of May 10th, my water broke. I came to the hospital after eating. After checking that my water broke, I just lay down. I did everything in bed. , after completing all the examinations at around ten o'clock, I went to the delivery room. After a while, the amniotic fluid broke completely, and I started to have slight contractions in the lower abdomen. I thought the contractions were just like this, but in fact, it didn't hurt much. At three o'clock in the afternoon, the doctor found that I had only dilated two fingers and the contractions were not obvious. He immediately injected me with oxytocin. Just after the injection, my stomach started to hurt, once every two minutes or so. The pain was so unbearable that my husband came to accompany me and feed me. I ate chocolate, red bull, and porridge, and the pain in my back became more and more severe. The pain lasted until seven o'clock in the evening. I hired a doula to massage me, encourage me, and teach me how to breathe. At about 10:30, six fingers were checked and opened, and I was ready to enter the delivery room. , my family members went out and went to the toilet. The doula took me to lie down on the delivery bed. At this time, the contractions became more and more severe, and I felt like I wanted to die. When everything was ready, they taught me to exert force, breathe, and... When the cervix was fully opened, I was told that there was no need for lateral incision. Then I saw that the baby might not be able to come out, so I used scissors. Even though I was anesthetized, it still hurt so much that I screamed out.

My husband and mother heard it outside the door, which made them feel distressed. The process was really hard to forget. Fortunately, I had seen a lot of teachings on how to exert force before, and with the guidance of the doula, I had my own strength. She was also big, so my efforts were not in vain. I exerted force during contractions, but the pain was still so painful that I almost gave up. I even asked the doctor if I couldn’t give birth. By the end, I was almost confused and felt like the baby’s head was coming out. , and after a few more efforts, the baby came out. At 11:20, the eight-pound baby boy’s head was a little squeezed, but it was not serious. The doctor said, your baby is so fat, so beautiful, and his skin is fair. Stay healthy, I think it’s all worth it at this time!

When you first get pregnant, you will want to know whether you are male or female. You will buy some miscellaneous test strips online, but they are not accurate. Therefore, novice pregnant mothers should not believe too much in those things. What is the most real thing after birth. Only by relaxing during the entire pregnancy can your baby grow up healthily.

Let’s talk about my postpartum recovery experience: I used to be very satisfied with my figure, which can be said to be slim and good. However, after giving birth to the child the year before last, fat accumulated in my waist, abdomen and arms, and my figure became bloated as if I was pregnant with 3 months old. My best friend joked with me when I was 18 months old: "Is there a baby left in your belly that hasn't been born yet?" At this time, not only could I not put on all the clothes I had before, I even felt tired when walking. ! I feel so low on self-confidence, and then when I see my friends around me wearing beautiful clothes, I feel really envious! I heard from the doctor that if you fail to lose weight one year after giving birth, it will be difficult to lose weight in the future. Losing weight has become my biggest wish!

Haha, the magical device is very comfortable and convenient to put on. It is not as troublesome as wrapping gauze. It is convenient for breastfeeding and holding children. It is high-waisted. And the happiest thing is that after using the magical device for more than two months, My weight has dropped by 35 kilograms. I am really Miss Lin who is the best in the world! In fact, losing weight is really not something everyone can bear. Since I am a mortal, I don’t think I can stand the pain caused by losing weight. But the road leads to Rome every day. No, I have achieved the goal I want!

There are many things to pay attention to during confinement. There is great controversy just how many days the recovery period should be. Generally speaking, it lasts for one month, which is 30 days, but some people say that the precise time of confinement should be 42 days.

The scientific nature of 42 days of confinement is because it takes at least 6 weeks for a woman’s uterus to retract and return to a state close to the size of the non-pregnant uterus, and it also takes at least 6 weeks for the postpartum abdominal wall to recover. —After 8 weeks, it is said that confinement period takes 42 days. Traditionally, women have 30 days of confinement. There are also many women who do not suffer from "confinement disease". This may be related to the woman's physique and nutritional supplements during confinement. If you are taken good care of, have adequate nutritional supplements, and recover quickly, you will not suffer from confinement syndrome even if you have a 30-day confinement period.

The quality of care during confinement period directly affects a woman’s happiness in the rest of her life. If you catch a cold during confinement, women may be prone to uterine cold and may experience joint pain and other symptoms. Therefore, if conditions permit, confinement period will still last 42 days.

During confinement, women should pay attention to appropriate supplements, regulate qi and blood, and promote uterine recovery. At the same time, pay attention to rest, exercise appropriately, and maintain a good mood.

What is the difference between 30 days and 42 days of confinement? Many foreign women go out to exercise within a few days after giving birth, just because of their different physical constitutions. Women have different recovery periods after childbirth due to their physical conditions. Many women with good physiques may think that 30 days is enough, but some girls with weak physiques need 42 days.

The main difference between 30 days and 42 days of confinement can be reflected in the following three aspects:

1. The body’s recovery process and the process of giving birth will consume a lot of physical strength and energy. Vitality, so women can recover well through confinement. Especially women who have had a caesarean section need better care. The longer you stay in bed, the better your wound healing will be.

2. Weight restoration Every woman wants to regain her pre-pregnancy charming figure, but due to postpartum breastfeeding, physical recovery, etc., women have been unable to reduce their weight, which is a headache. There are also some cases of rapid weight loss due to lack of nutrition and breastfeeding, which are not good for the body and may even cause loose skin. Weight cannot be restored in a short time. Only by ensuring good recovery in other aspects can natural weight loss be promoted. Confinement for 42 days can help the body recover better and promote weight recovery.

3. Recovery of the uterus During pregnancy, the uterus is enlarged by the fetus. After giving birth, the uterus slowly recovers. If the uterus is given more time, the recovery will definitely be better. If a woman with a weak constitution chooses to confine herself to confinement for 30 days, the uterus may not have fully recovered, leaving "confinement disease" with a greater impact.

4. Hospital review After the confinement period, you need to go to the hospital for a check-up. Under normal circumstances, the doctor will arrange for a check-up 42 days after delivery. The examination results of women who have been in confinement for 42 days are generally better than those of women who have been in confinement for 30 days.