Will crying during the postpartum confinement period lead to long-term "confinement illness"?

Oct 21, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Lu

Introduction

If a postpartum woman only occasionally cries and promptly adjusts her emotions, it usually does not cause serious physical effects or lead to postpartum illness. However, if the mother experiences persistent mood swings, excessive sadness, and extreme anxiety due to physical changes and role transition, it may lead to liver qi stagnation, impairing the smooth flow of qi and blood in the body, thereby increasing the risk of developing postpartum illness.

In general, whether crying during the postpartum confinement period leads to "confinement illness" depends on the emotional state of the产妇 (postpartum woman). Brief emotional release usually does not result in confinement illness, whereas prolonged and excessive emotional stress may increase the risk. The details are as follows:

If the mother only cries occasionally and promptly adjusts her emotions, it typically does not cause serious physical harm or trigger confinement illness. In such cases, moderate crying can help relieve mental tension.

However, if the mother experiences persistent mood swings, excessive sadness, and severe anxiety due to physical changes and role transition, this may lead to liver qi stagnation, disrupting the normal flow of qi and blood in the body and thereby increasing the risk of developing confinement illness. In such cases, psychological counseling and postpartum recovery guidance should be provided to help the mother manage her emotions and maintain mental well-being.

During the postpartum confinement period, mothers should pay attention to emotional regulation and maintain a positive mindset to support their overall health.

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