Confinement Care Tips
The two pillars of postpartum nourishment are [dietary supplementation] and [herbal supplementation]. Moms must keep one key principle in mind: first clear lochia, then replenish qi and blood. You must first cleanse the uterus of residual blood and placental tissue before beginning to supplement. In other words, progress from mild tonification, to warming nourishment, to intensive replenishment — methodically laying a solid foundation before building up the body. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the circulation of qi and blood: when a mom’s qi and blood flow well, not only will her body recover beautifully, but her breast milk supply will be abundant and nutritious too!
In addition to a balanced and nourishing diet, care for the waist must not be overlooked. Jingmommy has launched the Confinement Duo to help new moms care for their baby while also caring for themselves!
The Shennong Bencao Jing (Divine Farmer’s Classic of Materia Medica) records that Du Zhong (Eucommia bark) can “tonify the middle burner, replenish qi, and strengthen sinews and bones,” with prolonged use leading to a “lighter body and delayed aging.” It is primarily used to treat lower back and spinal pain — particularly effective for kidney and liver deficiency causing low back pain, and for back pain during and after pregnancy. It is recommended that postpartum mothers begin taking it in the second week postpartum to better address soreness and discomfort. Jingmommy’s Yang Yao Kang (Back Relief Supplement) is made from all-natural, pure ingredients with no additives, freshly manufactured using modern professional pharmaceutical equipment in the United States with low-temperature roasting. Low-temperature roasting preserves the full medicinal potency — while regular manufacturing takes one week, this method requires three weeks. Yang Yao Kang is a 5:1 concentrate, so taking just 1–2 capsules after each meal delivers maximum results.
During pregnancy, the uterus expands rapidly as the baby grows, compressing and displacing the internal organs — much like a small watermelon pushing everything aside. As a result, moms must pay special attention during the confinement period to preventing “organ prolapse,” since all “women’s conditions” and “premature aging” originate from prolapsed organs, and the worst outcome is a protruding lower abdomen. Wearing a belly wrap is therefore extremely important: it helps the uterus contract, supports the organs back into position, and reduces the occurrence of lower back and back pain.