How long is confinement?

Confinement time is generally 6 weeks postpartum, that is, 42 days postpartum, the mother to return to a non-pregnant state. In addition to the uterus and breast, it is generally to experience, 42 days of time, of which the slowest recovery is the attachment of the uterus placenta, about 42 days of time, so the puerperium for 42 days. During the confinement period, through nursing and maintenance, the body can be quickly restored to prevent poor physical recovery, such as incomplete uterine involution, poor healing of perineal incision or cesarean section wound. Therefore, during the confinement period, attention should be paid to hygiene, more rest, adequate sleep every day, appropriate activities can be carried out indoors, and the right lateral position should be taken when resting, which is conducive to uterine involution and recovery of perineal incision. Because the perineum incision is generally on the left side. Confinement period can eat some light diet, but if less salt, eat more nutritious less greasy, drink more nutritious soup, help the next milk and body recovery.