Can mothers wash their hair during the confinement period?

After giving birth, the mother's body is still very weak. She must rest and take good care of herself during the confinement period so that her body can gradually recover. So is it okay for the mother to wash her hair during the confinement period? Many pregnant women have long hair. During the confinement period, they always feel their scalp is itchy or they don't wash their hair for a long time. They want to wash their hair but the elderly don't agree. We still need to have a correct understanding of this issue.

Elderly people often say that you can’t wash your hair during confinement, but this statement is actually not scientific. In fact, a lot of sweating during delivery, coupled with increased sweat after delivery, can make the scalp and hair very dirty and have a bad odor. Studies have shown that washing and combing the hair can remove dust and dirt from the mother's hair, keep it clean and avoid bacterial infection.

It can also stimulate the scalp and the meridians running on the scalp, improve the spirit of the mother and bring a comfortable mood; it can promote blood circulation in the scalp, increase the nutrients needed for hair growth, avoid hair loss, hair breakage or split ends, and make hair denser and brighter. Practice has shown that women who continue to wash and comb their hair every day after giving birth will not suffer from headaches and scalp pain, nor will they suffer from hair loss.

During the confinement period, you can wash and comb your hair as long as your health allows. However, you need to remember to use your fingertips to massage your scalp when washing your hair, and blow dry it immediately with a hair dryer after washing to avoid being blown by cold air. The water temperature when washing your hair should be appropriate, not too cold, and it is best to keep it at around 37°C. Generally speaking, postpartum hair is oilier and more prone to hair loss, so do not use shampoos that are too irritating. It is best to use a wooden comb to comb your hair to avoid static electricity that may irritate the scalp.

After washing your hair, dry it promptly and wrap it with a dry towel to prevent the wet hair from taking away a large amount of heat when it evaporates, causing the blood vessels in the scalp to suddenly contract after being stimulated by cold and causing headaches. After washing your hair, do not braid it before it is dry and do not go to bed immediately to avoid dampness invading the body and causing headaches and neck pains. Don't go to beauty salons to wash your hair. The air conditioning there is often very strong, and the beautician may not blow-dry your hair immediately, which makes it easy for you to catch a cold.

Everyone is clear about whether it is okay to wash hair during the confinement period. Scientific confinement is still very good. Pregnant women do not have to worry about postpartum diseases after washing their hair, or experiencing headaches and discomfort in the future. As long as they pay attention to keeping warm and not catching cold, many health risks can be avoided.