How soon can I wash my hair after a cesarean section?

Cesarean section is a relatively common method of delivery. Delivery methods can be divided into two types: natural delivery and cesarean section. Under normal circumstances, people use natural delivery, while cesarean section is used when the baby is too large or the pregnant woman's vaginal opening is too small. There are many taboos for pregnant women after giving birth by cesarean section, such as washing hair. Here we will introduce how long you can wash your hair after a cesarean section.

You can wash your hair 7 days after a caesarean section. It depends on the mother's physical condition. You should avoid washing your hair due to weakness after a caesarean section, which may cause a cold. 1. If the mother is in good health, she can wash her hair earlier, for example, two days after a caesarean section, because her body is in good condition and she can avoid colds. 2. If you are in poor health or suffer from a major systemic disease, do not wash your hair too early. Because your body's immune function is poor, catching a cold when washing your hair can easily lead to a cold. In severe cases, it can even cause respiratory tract infections and lung infections. 3. After a caesarean section, you should pay attention to getting more rest and eating more nutritional supplements, which will help your body recover and also help with milk production.

In addition, the following points should be noted when washing your hair after childbirth: 1. The water temperature should not be too low. When washing your hair during the confinement period, you should avoid catching a cold scalp. Therefore, the water temperature must be higher than the body temperature and the indoor temperature. Generally, it is more appropriate to keep it between 40 and 45 degrees. It is best to use ginger or mugwort leaves, add water and boil it, then let it cool to the appropriate temperature before washing. This can effectively drive away the cold (you can also use this water for bathing during the confinement period). 2. Blow dry your hair immediately after washing. After washing your hair, dry it immediately with a dry towel and blow dry it with hot air from a hair dryer. Do not use a fan or air conditioner, and do not walk around with wet hair or go to a ventilated place. If you wash your hair at night, make sure to blow dry it thoroughly before washing.

The temperature mentioned here includes room temperature and water temperature. The temperature difference between inside and outside the bathroom should not be too large to avoid catching a cold. Try not to go to a beauty salon or barber shop to wash your hair, and avoid being exposed to cold wind. The water temperature should be neither too high nor too low, and should be controlled at 37-45℃. Too high water temperature will stimulate the sensitive scalp to produce oil, while too low water temperature will easily cause mothers to catch a cold. As long as you can keep these two temperatures basically constant, you can gently massage your scalp and wash your hair.