Can I wear short sleeves during confinement in summer?

We know that after giving birth, mothers need to take care of their bodies, especially avoid catching cold. If we follow our Chinese tradition, women must wear warmer clothes during confinement, because new mothers are weaker after giving birth and have low immunity. If they don't wear warm clothes, they are prone to illness. So in summer, is it better for mothers to wear short-sleeved or long-sleeved tops?

Can I wear short sleeves during confinement in summer?

The answer is of course you can, otherwise it would be too hot for mothers to bear. However, it is generally recommended that mothers who are giving birth to their first child should not wear short sleeves. Because new mothers sweat a lot after giving birth, the pores of the skin are open and the body is relatively weak. If they catch a cold at this time, the cold air will directly enter the body, making it more likely to have symptoms such as fever, back pain, headache, shoulder pain, etc. Therefore, try not to wear short sleeves during confinement.

Summer confinement dress standard

1. First of all, if you like to wear body shaping clothes, you need to be patient with this. Because if you wear a body-shaping garment during the postpartum confinement period, it will be detrimental to postpartum recovery, especially for new mothers who had a caesarean section.

2. It is best for mothers to wear long-sleeved clothes made of natural materials such as cotton, linen, and silk in summer. If you are afraid of high temperatures, you can choose some breathable clothes.

3. Maybe some mothers like to use air conditioning at home, so they should pay more attention to this when dressing. Because the air-conditioning environment in summer is very different from that outdoors, clothes should be adjusted accordingly as the indoor temperature changes.

4. If you are at home, the mother can wear looser clothes and pants. Two-piece home clothes are more suitable for breastfeeding needs.

Although some mothers feel that long-sleeved tops are unnecessary in summer, Mama.com recommends that mothers should consider their own conditions and the surrounding environment. It is better to wear long-sleeved tops rather than short-sleeved tops during confinement in summer. If you are afraid of high temperatures, you can choose some thinner long-sleeved sports pants. This way you can avoid being afraid of high temperatures and it is also good for your body. What do you think?