After the birth of a mother’s body will undergo great changes, in order to let the body better repair, we have the ancient Chinese tradition of “sitting on the moon”, but the rules passed down from the ancestors are still applicable today? How to do to do a better job of “moon”? Many mothers are actually confused by these old rules, because they are contrary to our current healthy lifestyle. But people are afraid that if they don’t follow the traditional customs, they will fall “sick”. Since ancient times, China has had the tradition of “sitting on the moon”, which is a month or more of recuperation after childbirth in a time of limited sanitation, material poverty and general lack of nutrition. In the Western Han Dynasty, the “Rituals of the Inner Rules” called it “Moonlighting”, which has a history of more than 2,000 years, and is a necessary ritual act after childbirth. In ancient times, “sitting in the moon” was meaningful and reasonable, and was a product of folk wisdom. In modern medicine, after the placenta is delivered, the whole body of the mother (except breast tissue) returns to the unpregnant state and the period of psychological adjustment, which generally takes 6 weeks, and we call it the puerperium. In both ancient and modern times, mothers need to repair their bodies after childbirth. The following is an in-depth analysis of the correct “menstruation” from various aspects of clothing, food, housing and transportation. The ancient tradition is to cover the quilt, not to wash the hair, not to take a bath, not to brush the teeth, not to touch the cold water, etc. These rules are due to the historical conditions, the postpartum mother’s body is weak, lack of nutrition, no electricity, no air conditioning, washing machine, hair dryer and 24-hour hot water. In the postpartum period, the fact that new mothers sweat a lot and the malodorous dew easily breeds bacteria, which can also pose a threat to the health of the baby. So the correct practice is: 1. dress: cotton clothes and pants, breathable and sweat-absorbing; 2. brush teeth: soft-haired toothbrush, warm water, avoid excessive force, mouthwash; 3. bath: shower is recommended, 24 hours after delivery at the earliest for normal delivery, and 4 days after delivery at the earliest for cesarean delivery (pay attention to the surgical wound waterproof). It is best to be accompanied by family members. Pay attention to perineal cleaning (perineum should be cleaned after urination and defecation); 4, hair washing: blow dry hair can be. Second, living and activities after delivery our living environment should be kept ventilated and fresh air, you can use fans, air conditioning, but do not directly to the air conditioning vents. Suitable room temperature: 26-27℃. The mother’s blood is in a high coagulation state before delivery, so if she is bedridden and inactive for a long time, it will easily lead to blood clot formation, which is harmful to health. And the postpartum contraction pain and wound pain are not reasons not to get out of bed! The principle of walking out of bed: 1. 4 hours after delivery for normal mothers. 2, cesarean moms are usually on the first day after surgery. If you have a urinary catheter and urine bag, you can also walk with it. 3.Before getting ready to get out of bed, sit up in bed first, no dizziness then slowly get up, the first few times should be supported by family members or at the side to ensure safety. Third, cold water, fruit, recreation For fruits and vegetables, the original can be eaten raw cleaned can be eaten raw. What is the fear of eating cold? Foreigners give birth to children directly eat ice, drink ice water. This point you can be interested in some mothers group to search, some Chinese mothers who gave birth abroad will also share their birth sitting experience. In short, the world only Chinese people sit in the moon and the legendary “moon disease”. You can eat with confidence according to the “Balanced Diet for Lactating Women” recommended by the Chinese Nutrition Society, which is absolutely nutritious and healthy. For modern people, almost everyone can not leave the phone, and also need a certain amount of leisure and entertainment during the menstruation period, so watch TV, play cell phone control 2-4 hours / day, 30-60 minutes / time, appropriate eye rest is necessary. Fourth, manage weight The National Academy of Sciences (IOM) recommends: managing/lowering postpartum weight, maintaining a healthy weight, and improving long-term health. Studies show that women who do not lose the weight gained within one year after giving birth will be overweight for 15 years. During breastfeeding, the appropriate rate of weight loss will not adversely affect the baby’s development; it is more appropriate for postpartum mothers to lose 0.5KG per week. The most common problems are as follows: separation of the rectus abdominis muscle: pelvis and crest are not orthogonal: pelvic floor muscle relaxation: if not repaired by exercise, not only will the body shape lose its beauty, but it may also gradually cause great problems to our health. So Kegel exercises and postnatal gymnastics should be practiced. Of course, if you can seek a professional fitness instructor or yoga teacher that will be more helpful. Six, postpartum depression Postpartum mother’s sex hormone level, social role and psychological changes will bring a series of physical, emotional and psychological changes, postpartum depression usually develops within 4 weeks after delivery, the specific manifestations are as follows: 1, emotional depression; 2, obvious lack of interest or pleasure in all or most activities; 3, significant weight loss or gain; 4, insomnia or excessive sleep; 5, psychomotor excitement or blockage 6, Fatigue or lethargy; 7. A sense of meaninglessness or self-guilt; 8. Reduced thinking ability or inattention; 9. Recurrent thoughts of death. The incidence of postpartum depression is as high as 15% to 30%, so postpartum mothers need all-round support from the whole family and, if necessary, seek medical help! In short, the postpartum mothers who have experienced great physical and mental changes, whether the clothing, food, housing and transportation during the “menstrual period” are appropriate, and whether the physical and mental health is closely related to the long-term life of the mother and child, it is time to put aside the old customs and update the concept!