Why new mothers should not thread needles? Find out why women would want to follow suit.
The wisdom of the ancients remains valuable to this day, as it is distilled from a lifetime of living and experience. Among them, there is a saying: “Women who have just given birth should not sew with a needle.” Why is that? Why should a mother refrain from using a needle? It is often said that childbirth is a step towards “death’s door” or “pain as if breaking 20 ribs.” Therefore, the postpartum body needs time to rest and recover. Especially, women need to exercise restraint in their daily diet and activities. Exercising restraint helps women avoid postpartum illness. Moreover, according to doctors, exercising restraint is beneficial in preventing postpartum illness. Some common postpartum conditions that women often suffer from include back pain, fatigue, decreased mental acuity, and more. According to ancient beliefs, women need to rest for a full three months (100 days) after giving birth. However, mothers only need to exercise restraint for about a month. In fact, after 3-4