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

In the eyes of ordinary people, the most thing a mother does during the confinement period is lying down to rest, and she cannot use a fan, because this will cause the mother to develop a chronic disease, which will cause complications such as knee pain after the confinement period. Before giving birth, many mothers worry that their due date is in the summer and whether it will be inconvenient to have confinement in the summer. They also have a question: can they take a bath every day during the summer confinement?

It’s so hot in summer, it would be more uncomfortable not to take a shower. The traditional idea is to fear catching a cold after taking a bath and suffering from postpartum diseases. In fact, the main thing is to avoid catching a cold. Taking a bath is fine. So what should you pay attention to when taking a bath during confinement in summer? How can we stay healthy?

Can I take a bath during confinement in summer?

The traditional concept of confinement is that it is not advisable to take a bath during the confinement period, for fear of catching a cold and developing confinement diseases. In fact, this view has great limitations in the current era. In the old days, living conditions were poor in all aspects. Now the bathing conditions and facilities have been greatly improved, so it is not so easy to catch a cold. Therefore, you can take a bath during confinement in the summer.

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

1. Take a bath early and frequently during the summer confinement period. The climate is hot in summer, and new mothers are more likely to sweat. If they are always sweating, they will feel very uncomfortable, so they should take a bath frequently. If it is a normal delivery, you can take a shower 2-3 days after delivery to avoid heat rash.

2. The water temperature should not be too low when taking a bath during confinement in summer. The stability of bathing during confinement in summer is low, which can cause respiratory spasm and cause colds. In addition, the pores of a new mother's skin are all open, and the body being exposed to cold can easily cause muscle and joint pain. The water temperature should be around 37 degrees. Wash for 5-10 minutes each time. Dry as soon as possible after washing to avoid catching cold.

3. In the summer, you should keep warm after taking a bath during confinement. After bathing, the new mother should wipe off the water on her body immediately and put on clothes in time. She can wear thinner long-sleeved shirts and long pants to avoid catching cold.

What are the benefits of taking a bath during confinement?

1. Cleaning the body promptly after delivery has the effect of activating blood circulation and promoting qi circulation, which can help mothers relieve labor fatigue and maintain a comfortable mood. Studies have shown that after taking a shower, 84% of mothers have improved complexion, deeper sleep, normal bowel movements, and faster recovery of strength.

2. Bathing dilates blood vessels in the skin all over the body and accelerates blood flow, which can promote blood circulation in the perineal wound and accelerate wound healing. 3. Showering also has a certain promoting effect on breast secretion and can improve the quality of milk.

4. If mothers take a bath in time, it can reduce the incidence of thrush (oral fungal infection) in babies.