What should be noted during a short postpartum period?

Generally, during the short postpartum period (commonly known as "sitting the small month"), attention should be paid to adequate rest, balanced diet, personal hygiene, avoidance of sexual activity, and psychological adjustment. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Adequate rest: After a miscarriage, a woman's body may be relatively weak and requires sufficient rest to recover strength. It is recommended to rest in bed as much as possible for the first three days, gradually increasing activity afterward. However, strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor should be avoided for one month. Sufficient sleep contributes to physical recovery.

2. Balanced diet: Diet is crucial for physical recovery. Appropriate intake of high-protein and high-vitamin foods is recommended, such as milk, eggs, lean meat, fish, soy products, and fresh vegetables and fruits. Greasy, cold, or spicy foods should be avoided to prevent digestive tract irritation. Iron supplementation is also important to prevent anemia. The diet should be light, nutritious, and easily digestible, avoiding overeating.

3. Personal hygiene: During the short postpartum period, women should pay attention to hygiene of the genital area, regularly clean the external genitalia, change underwear frequently, and use underwear made of skin-friendly materials. Showering rather than bathing in a tub is recommended to prevent infection. Keeping the external genital area dry and clean is important, and irritating cleansing products should be avoided.

4. Avoidance of sexual activity: The uterine lining and cervix have not fully recovered after a miscarriage; therefore, sexual activity should be avoided to reduce the risk of infection. Generally, sexual activity should be prohibited for one month to ensure sufficient time for the body to heal.

5. Psychological adjustment: Miscarriage may affect a woman's mental health, causing emotional reactions such as sadness and grief. Family members should provide sympathy and understanding to help her accept the reality and get through this period. Women themselves should also actively adjust their mindset, participate in relaxation and psychological counseling activities to help achieve emotional balance.

In addition, during the short postpartum period, women should also keep warm and avoid contact with cold water and cold air to prevent joint pain or colds. Close observation of physical conditions is necessary, and if symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, or increased vaginal bleeding occur, prompt medical attention should be sought to identify the cause and actively undergo treatment and management.