What will happen if you eat peaches during confinement?

There are many things to pay attention to during confinement, such as avoid wind, avoid catching cold, and avoid excessive greasy food in the early stages. Many pregnant women want to eat fruits during pregnancy, such as peaches. However, it is not suitable to eat peaches during pregnancy and after giving birth. The fruit of peaches is slightly toxic and is not suitable for everyone. For the health of the child and the pregnant woman, it is better not to eat it. This article introduces some small precautions during the confinement period. Pregnant women can learn about it.

1. Can I eat peaches during confinement?

According to ancient medical books, peach fruit is slightly poisonous and should not be eaten in excess, as "eating too much will cause heatiness." It is said that eating too much peaches and then bathing in water can cause gonorrhea. Li Shizhen said, "Eating too many raw peaches will cause bloating and boils, which is harmful rather than beneficial." In addition, there are also sayings that peaches should not be eaten with turtle meat, as eating them together will cause heart pain (stomach pain), and people who are taking the Chinese medicine Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes lancea should avoid eating peaches.

Peach kernel is one of the medicines that are contraindicated during pregnancy in traditional Chinese medicine. Pregnant women must avoid using it or use it with caution. Since peach kernels also contain amygdalin, they can also cause hydrogen cyanide poisoning. There have been reports of peach kernel poisoning in clinical practice, so we must pay attention. The main function of peach kernel is to promote blood circulation, therefore, it should not be used by those suffering from amenorrhea due to blood deficiency rather than stasis, or constipation due to fluid deficiency rather than blood dryness.

There are actually many taboos about eating peaches, and the most common ones are: peaches cannot be eaten with crab meat, otherwise there will be heartache or stomachache; peaches are not eaten by pregnant people, etc. Therefore, it is best not to eat peaches after giving birth.

2. Be careful about cold and heat during confinement

As the climate and temperature and humidity of the living environment change, the clothing worn by the mother and the electrical equipment used indoors should be appropriately adjusted. The indoor temperature should be about 25-26℃, and the humidity should be about 50%-60%. Long sleeves, long pants, and socks should be worn to avoid catching a cold or having the joints invaded by wind, cold, and moisture.

3. During the confinement period, you should balance work and rest

Moderate labor and rest are very helpful for the discharge of lochia and the recovery of muscles, bones and body shape. In the early days after delivery, when the mother feels weak, dizzy, and fatigued, she must stay in bed to rest more. The time she gets up should not exceed half an hour. When her physical strength gradually recovers, the time can be extended a little, but the time is still limited to 1 to 2 hours to avoid standing or sitting for a long time, which will cause low back pain, leg pain, knee and ankle pain.