Can I take a bath every day during confinement in summer?

In the eyes of ordinary people, the most common thing women do during confinement is to lie down and rest, and not to blow the electric fan, because this will lead to maternal illness, and maternal complications such as knee pain will occur after confinement. Many treasure mothers worry that their due date is in summer before giving birth to a baby, and it will be inconvenient to confinement in summer. They will also have a question, is it possible to take a bath every day in summer?

It's so hot in summer that it's even worse not to take a bath. The traditional thought is that after taking a shower, you are sick and afraid of catching cold. In fact, it is mainly to avoid catching a cold, and it doesn't matter if you take a shower. So what should you pay attention to when taking a bath in summer? How can we keep healthy?

Can I take a bath after confinement in summer?

The traditional concept of confinement is that confinement is not suitable for bathing, for fear of catching a cold and getting sick. In fact, this view has great limitations for the present era. In the past, the living conditions were very poor in all aspects, but now the bathing conditions and facilities have been greatly improved, so it is not so easy to catch a cold. So it is ok to take a bath in summer.

What should I pay attention to when taking a bath in summer?

1, take a bath early and often in summer. It's hot in summer, and new mothers are more likely to sweat. If they are always sweating and uncomfortable, they should take a bath often. If it is normal production, you can take a bath 2-3 days after delivery to avoid heat rash.

2. The water temperature should not be too low when bathing in summer. In summer, confinement and bathing are not stable, which will cause respiratory spasm and cause a cold. In addition, the new mother's skin pores are all open, and it is easy to cause muscle and joint pain after the body catches cold. The water temperature should be about 37 degrees, and it should be washed for 5- 10 minutes each time. Dry it as soon as possible after washing to avoid catching cold.

3. Keep warm after bathing in summer. The new mother should immediately dry the water on her body after taking a bath, put on clothes in time and put on thin autumn trousers to avoid catching cold.

What are the benefits of confinement and bathing?

1, cleaning the body in time after delivery has the function of promoting blood circulation and qi circulation, which can help the parturient to relieve labor fatigue and keep a good mood. Research shows that after showering, 84% of pregnant women look better, sleep deeper, defecate normally and recover quickly.

2, bathing makes the whole body skin blood vessels dilate and blood flow accelerate, which can promote the blood circulation of perineal wounds and accelerate wound healing. 3. Shower can also promote mammary gland secretion and improve the quality of milk.

4. Maternal bathing in time can reduce the incidence of infant thrush (that is, oral mold infection).