Can I soak my feet in hot water after giving birth?

The feet of each of us are very important. Without the function of feet, we would not be able to stand up and walk, and we would not be able to completely liberate our hands. Without feet, there would be no difference between humans and apes. Our feet are under tremendous pressure every day, so we should use foot soaking to relieve the fatigue of our feet. So, can you soak your feet in hot water after giving birth?

It is beneficial for postpartum women to soak their feet in hot water. Some mothers are influenced by old customs and dare not wash their feet after giving birth. They even do not take off their socks when sleeping, for fear that the soles of their feet will get cold, which will cause heel pain and numbness in the legs and feet, which is often called "postpartum heel pain." In fact, this worry is unnecessary and unfounded. The scientific statement is "Washing your feet before going to bed is better than getting injections or taking medicine." Not only should a new mother wash her feet, but she should also wash them more often, every day. Not only should she wash her feet, but she should also soak her feet.

Within 3 to 5 days after giving birth, the mother should soak her feet in hot water for 15 to 25 minutes every night. This can activate nerve endings, regulate autonomic nervous and endocrine functions, and is also beneficial to blood circulation. It can strengthen the body and accelerate recovery. Especially for mothers who have experienced the delivery process and are exhausted, soaking their feet in warm water every day can relieve fatigue, make the whole body comfortable, and is very beneficial for relieving muscle and nerve fatigue. When washing their feet, the mother can also combine foot massage with continuous massaging of the toes and soles of the feet to enhance the health-care effects of foot soaking.

The feet are rich in blood vessels and nerves, which are connected to the command center and various internal organs. Because the feet are at the farthest end of the human body and far away from the central nervous system, the information transmission route is brain-spinal cord-feet, and the spinal cord is connected to various internal organs. Therefore, the feet can reflect a lot of information from various internal organs, and the stimulation received by the feet will also be transmitted to various internal organs and tissues.

Furthermore, the feet are far away from the heart, which can easily lead to blood circulation disorders. Coupled with the influence of gravity, harmful substances brought from various parts of the body are likely to be deposited in the feet. Therefore, sensitive positions corresponding to various parts and organs of the body can be found on the human feet. When the human body is sick, abnormal phenomena such as tenderness, nodules, congestion, deformation, color, etc. can be found in the corresponding sensitive positions of the feet, which are easily perceived by people.

From primitive, perceptual, and accidental discoveries, and after thousands of years of verification, humans have finally gradually discovered the regularity behind them: the sensitive positions of the feet correspond to the body's tissues and organs, namely, reflex zones. This is the origin of foot massage.

It would be great if you could have foot massage regularly, but most people don't have this possibility. The mother has no time and energy.

Soaking your feet in hot water is a simple and easy way to stimulate the acupuncture points on your feet.

In short, whether you are a new mother or not, everyone should develop the good habit of soaking your feet in hot water every night. After a whole day's work, the body will definitely be very tired, especially for those who often sit for a long time at work. If you want to avoid cervical spondylosis, you must soak your feet every night and massage your feet at the same time. This can promote blood circulation throughout the body and drive away fatigue.