Natural mothers can get out of bed for slight exercise 6- 12 hours after delivery and walk indoors on the third day after delivery. During confinement, mothers should wear soft-soled shoes and do simple activities indoors, which can help them do some postpartum recovery exercises and help them recover.
Because of the need for anesthesia recovery, the maternal activity time will be delayed. After pulling out the catheter for 24 hours, it is suggested that the parturient should get out of bed and walk as soon as possible, which can promote uterine contraction, increase gastrointestinal peristalsis, prevent intestinal adhesion and thrombosis, and be beneficial to wound healing.
2. Relieve pain and restore physical strength
Under the guidance of doctors, mothers can start aerobic exercise and muscle training as soon as possible, which can not only relieve pain, but also help their physical recovery.
3, increase milk secretion
Many mothers will be depressed, unstable, crying and so on for a while after the baby is born. Proper exercise for mothers after delivery will help to eliminate bad emotions, increase appetite and promote milk secretion. In addition, proper exercise can also help mothers alleviate the pain of breast milk accumulation.
Postpartum recovery exercise remember 8 things. Postpartum mother is weak, so keep the following points in mind when exercising.
1. Avoid strenuous exercise. Simple abdominal muscle contraction and sit-ups can be performed on the first 14 day after delivery. Exercise must be moderate and strenuous exercise is not allowed. Severe exercise will affect the recovery of uterus and even cause bleeding, which will seriously damage vulvar incision. Aerobic exercise is recommended in the sixth week after delivery. Remember to pee before exercise.
2. Exercise should be gradual. The amount of exercise should be carried out according to your own situation, and you must not be desperate for physical recovery. This will be counterproductive and not good for your mother's health.
3. Have a good attitude. Postpartum exercise should build confidence, don't give up halfway, and don't be eager for quick success. A good attitude is conducive to the happy progress of postpartum exercise.
4. Don't exercise before and after meals.
No matter what kind of exercise, as long as mom likes it, it can make her feel better and do it, which is good for her physical recovery and mood.
6. During exercise, if lochia is bright red, stop immediately and go to the hospital for monitoring.
7. Postpartum exercise In order to avoid falling in love, it is recommended to feed your baby before exercise.
8. Exercise consumes physical strength and water. Mom remembers to replenish water. Drink more soup in order to get enough breast milk.
Although postpartum exercise has many benefits, some postpartum mothers are not suitable for exercise. For example, in the case of massive bleeding by caesarean section, mother should not exercise too early because the wound has not healed. Premature exercise is not conducive to postpartum recovery and will slow down wound healing.