Many people talk about the care a woman should have after giving birth, but today everything has changed; That is why we clarify how long the postpartum diet lasts and what it consists of.
Recently, the presenter Carolina Soto caused a stir on social networks for an image that she shared on her Instagram account in which appears with a plate full of herbs.
“I reached 40 days of diet! More than one has laughed at my stories in the stories! And yes… hahaha I didn’t lock myself up for 40 days and I ended up taking a bath, well the truth is that beloved SALITO (the nanny) was the one who surprised me today with all this! And ahaaaaa I said yes, just in case! ”, She wrote.
But what is the postpartum diet and how long does it last?
Also known as puerperium, the postpartum diet is a period of 40 days in which the woman’s body undergoes a series of changes, due to which it was thought that she should remain at rest. You no longer have to stay in bed, however, the changes continue to happen.
During the postpartum diet can occur…
- Lochia: Expulsion of remains of blood, tissues and clots that remain inside the uterus.
- sweating: Related to hormonal imbalances and temperature changes that occur in lactation.
- Hemorrhoids
- Size and weight of the uterus: Only after 6 weeks the size before pregnancy is recovered, about 50 g.
- Fatigue: Caused by mild anemia.
- Constipation
- Insomnia: In addition to taking care of the baby, you can also stop sleeping due to a drop in progesterone levels.
- Hair loss: Caused by increased estrogen.
- Sex: It is recommended to wait for wounds on the perineum to heal.
- Postpartum depression: Prolonged and unexplained sadness that must be diagnosed and treated by an expert.
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With information from: Be parents