Is it permissible to watch television during the postpartum confinement period?

Dec 27, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Lu

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, "sitting the month" refers to the postpartum period. It is acceptable to watch television during this time, but prolonged TV watching should be avoided. It is recommended that postpartum women engage in appropriate physical activities while watching TV, such as standing up and walking around, or performing some simple stretching exercises. At the same time, maintaining a healthy diet and positive mindset in daily life can help promote physical recovery.

Generally speaking, "sitting the month" refers to the postpartum period. It is acceptable for women in the postpartum period to watch television, but prolonged TV watching should be avoided. Detailed explanations are as follows:

Some postpartum women may experience mood swings due to significant hormonal fluctuations, and some may even develop postpartum depression. Watching television can help distract the mother's attention and pass the time, thereby helping to alleviate negative emotions to some extent. Therefore, watching TV during the postpartum period is acceptable.

However, the body of a postpartum woman remains relatively weak and requires adequate rest; excessive fatigue should be avoided. Excessive television watching may interfere with the mother's rest and physical recovery, and could potentially cause eye discomfort, such as eye strain or other eye-related issues. Therefore, the duration and frequency of television watching should be limited as much as possible.

It is recommended that postpartum women engage in appropriate physical activities while watching TV, such as standing up and walking around a bit or performing some simple stretching exercises. At the same time, maintaining a healthy diet and positive mindset in daily life can help promote physical recovery.

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