Can I wash my feet during confinement in winter?

The tradition of the older generation says that you cannot wash your feet or take a bath during confinement, simply because they are afraid that the mother will catch a cold, which is not good for her later recovery. In fact, conditions are excellent now. As long as you pay attention to keeping warm and preventing cold, you can generally wash your feet. After all, washing your feet with hot water can promote blood circulation throughout the body, warm up the body quickly, relax the mind, eliminate fatigue, and at the same time reduce sweating in the feet, keeping them clean and dry. The water temperature should not be too hot or too low, and the time should not be too long. After washing your feet, you should dry them immediately and put on socks and shoes.

For new mothers, washing feet with hot water during the confinement period is both healthy and relieving. After experiencing the delivery process, new mothers are exhausted, so soaking feet in hot water every day is very beneficial for restoring physical strength, promoting blood circulation, and relieving muscle and nerve fatigue. While washing your feet, it will be better if you constantly massage your toes and soles of your feet.

"Washing feet before going to bed is better than taking injections and medicines." Postpartum women can soak their feet in hot water for 10-20 minutes every day to activate nerve endings, regulate autonomic nervous and endocrine functions, and strengthen their bodies and prolong their lives.

Therefore, there are many benefits for mothers to wash their feet with hot water during the confinement period. After delivery, not only should they wash their feet, but they should also wash them every day.

Soaking your feet during confinement in winter is very beneficial, so it is recommended that mothers wash their feet every day. At the same time, don’t forget to clean your head and body. You can wash your hair and take a bath one week after delivery, but be sure to keep warm and avoid catching cold. In addition, you should also pay attention to oral hygiene. Oral diseases should be dealt with in a timely manner. Do not rinse your mouth with cold water, but use warm water and use the correct brushing method to prevent oral infections and maintain oral health.