Is it okay to take a bath every day during the confinement period?

Many women don't hesitate to take a bath during the confinement period, while some women take a bath every day during the confinement period. Both practices are very harmful to the body. The body is not as healthy as usual during the confinement period, so bathing should be moderate. If you take a bath every day, it is easy to catch a cold, and then the body will be prone to colds. If you develop a disease in the future, the harm will be great. So is it good to take a bath every day during the confinement period?

After giving birth, the pores of the mother's skin and bone joints are opened, and her qi and blood are deficient. If she takes a bath during the confinement period, the wind and cold will invade the body and stay in the muscles and joints, causing stagnation of qi and blood throughout the body and poor circulation, which will lead to irregular menstruation, joint and muscle pain in the future.

However, studies have shown that timely cleaning of the body 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; 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.

According to research, timely cleaning of the body after delivery can help mothers relieve labor fatigue, promote blood circulation in wounds, and speed up healing; it can clean the skin in time to avoid skin and wound infections; in addition, it can also help deepen mothers' sleep, increase appetite, and promote recovery. Therefore, it is more helpful for mothers to take a bath in time during the confinement period. A few things to note when taking a bath after giving birth:

1. If there are no wounds or incisions after delivery, the mother can take a bath two to three days (in summer) or five to seven days (in winter);

2. Bathing time should be controlled within a certain range and should not be too long. It is best to control it within 5 to 10 minutes. After washing, wipe off the water marks in time and put on warm clothes to avoid catching a cold.

3. It is best to have a family member accompany you during the first bath after delivery to avoid accidents during bathing due to incomplete recovery and weak body. If you feel that you have recovered well, you don't need to be accompanied by anyone;

4. It is recommended to use a shower instead of a bath in a tub after delivery. The water temperature should not be too high, just the same as your normal bathing temperature. If you use a hair dryer after taking a shower, be careful not to use cold air;

5 However, when the mother wants to take a bath, it is best to be accompanied by a family member. Because I had just given birth and was feeling weak. To prevent accidental falls that may affect your health. It is also best to take a shower, and the water temperature should not be too high. Because showering will not allow bacteria to enter the vagina and cause gynecological diseases.

Everyone has their own opinions on this issue. Many people say it is possible, but some people still say it is not possible. So is it possible or not? After reading the relevant content we introduced above, you will have a deeper understanding of this knowledge. You must strictly follow the above methods during the confinement period. It is okay to take a bath, but the water temperature must be appropriate, and you must avoid catching cold, otherwise it is easy to develop a disease.