Is it OK to take a bath after confinement?

Everyone knows that mothers who have just given birth need to take a month-long confinement period to recuperate their bodies and restore their physical condition to the state before giving birth as much as possible. But many mothers will have a question: Can I take a bath after the confinement period? I solemnly tell you: Of course you can! There are many benefits of taking a bath after childbirth. Let me tell you some of the benefits of taking a bath after the confinement period.

Timely cleaning of the body after delivery has the effect of activating blood circulation and promoting qi circulation, which can help the mother relieve labor fatigue and maintain a comfortable mood; it can also promote blood circulation in the perineal wound and accelerate healing; keep the skin clean and avoid infection of the skin and perineal wound; deepen the mother's sleep, increase appetite, and improve her complexion. Therefore, taking a bath in time during the confinement period is very beneficial to the health of the mother. If there is no wound on the perineum, you can start bathing as soon as you recover from fatigue.

People have observed and recorded the physiological changes in the bodies of mothers who took a shower after delivery. After showering, the body temperature of two-thirds of the women rose, while that of one-third dropped slightly. However, whether the body temperature rises or falls, the fluctuation does not exceed 0.5℃ and is within the normal range. Blood pressure fluctuations are also minimal. It has no adverse effects on uterine contractions or the color, amount, odor and bleeding of daily lochia.

Compared with mothers who do not take a bath, those who take a bath after delivery have cleaner skin and a lower rate of infection in the perineum or other parts of the body. Bathing dilates blood vessels in the skin all over the body, speeds up blood flow, and promotes local blood circulation; if there are wounds, it can speed up healing. Taking a bath can also promote blood circulation and relieve fatigue during delivery. Mothers generally feel refreshed after taking a bath. After showering, 84% of the mothers had improved complexion, deeper sleep, normal bowel movements, and recovered their strength faster. Showering also has a certain promoting effect on breast secretion and can improve the quality of milk. In addition, the incidence of thrush (oral fungal infection) in babies of mothers who take a bath promptly after delivery is lower.

The above is an introduction to whether it is possible to take a bath after the confinement period and the benefits of taking a bath after childbirth. Although taking a bath after confinement is a good thing, everyone should also pay attention: it is best to take a bath in the rain to avoid dirty water entering the vagina and causing inflammation. Moreover, even after the confinement period, mothers are still very fragile and need to take care of their bodies.