Can I wear short sleeves and shorts during confinement in summer?

Can I wear short sleeves during confinement in summer? The temperature is quite high in summer, and many mothers who are in confinement are sweating all over. Can they change into short-sleeved clothes at this time to cool down the body faster? Let’s take a look at the answer to the question below, and also learn about other common issues about confinement in summer. It is best not to wear short sleeves during confinement in summer. Because new mothers sweat a lot after giving birth, the pores of their skin are open and they are very weak. If they are exposed to the wind or catch a cold at this time, the cold air will directly enter the pregnant woman's body, which can easily cause fever, cold, back pain, weak legs, headache, shoulder pain and other discomforts. Therefore, it is very important to avoid being exposed to the wind and catching a cold.

Pregnant women have lower immunity and are very susceptible to damage from respiratory viruses and severe colds. The viruses that cause colds may already exist in the human respiratory system and multiply in large numbers when the immune system is weakened, or they may be caused by infection with external viruses.

Therefore, to prevent influenza, we must first enhance the body's resistance, get enough rest after giving birth, replenish nutrition, and exercise moderately. Secondly, reduce the transmission of external viruses. Reduce visits from relatives and friends to reduce cross-infection; the house should be clean and ventilated to maintain indoor ventilation. Again, maintain room temperature. The winter does not need to be too cold, and the summer does not need to be too hot. If there is central air conditioning, the temperature can be set at 20-25℃, and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not be too different.

Common questions about summer confinement

Wearing clothes: Do not cover

It is a normal physiological phenomenon for pregnant women to sweat a lot after giving birth. At this time, the human body uses sweat to eliminate the water added during pregnancy. You should wear long-sleeved tops, sports pants, and thin cotton socks to prevent the irritation of the joints by the wind. If the weather is hot, you should also reduce your clothes appropriately according to your own condition. Don't cover yourself blindly to prevent heatstroke.

Diet: No overeating

It is best to choose to take some special baby milk powder, multi-nutrient elements or calcium tablets for pregnant women. During the confinement period, you should eat more nutritious and easy-to-digest foods, and drink more water to ensure sufficient milk supply and promote rapid recovery of the body. Don't control your food intake in order to restore your body shape, and avoid blindly following the trend of food supplements in order to increase milk production. You should drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and drink a tablespoon of sesame oil before going to bed to prevent constipation if necessary.

Activities: Don’t be lazy

In fact, if you choose to give birth naturally, you can get out of bed and walk around the next day, and do some simple activities, which can speed up the body's recovery. You can also take a walk, but don't lift anything or do overly strenuous chores to avoid uterine prolapse.

Brown sugar ginger water after giving birth: Don’t drink it for a long time

Old brown sugar replenishes qi and blood, promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis. It can help pregnant women replenish carbohydrates and blood and qi, promote the discharge of lochia after delivery, and is beneficial to the reduction of the uterus. However, drinking too much brown sugar ginger water will not only damage pregnant women's teeth, but if you are in confinement in summer, drinking too much will cause excessive sweating and make the body weaker. In addition, it will increase the amount of lochia after delivery, leading to excessive blood loss again and causing anemia. The best time to drink brown sugar water after giving birth is 7-10 days.

Home: Don’t be boring

In hot weather, you can use central air conditioning, cooling fans or hand-cranked fans. The room temperature should be maintained at around 26 degrees Celsius, which is comfortable for new mothers. But be sure to prevent the air from blowing directly onto the mother and baby. It is recommended that the air conditioner be turned on in the living room and the door of the pregnant woman's room be opened. When the humidity in the air is too high, you can use the dehumidification function of the central air conditioner. The indoor humidity is maintained at around 55%. Be sure to clean the central air conditioner filter frequently to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Environmental hygiene: unavoidable

Pregnant women can usually take a shower 3 days after giving birth, but if it is a caesarean section, they must wait until the wound is completely healed and the stitches are removed before taking a shower. The body can be washed with warm water before. The shower time is about 10 minutes, the temperature is controlled at 45℃, and never take a cold shower. After bathing, wipe your hair and body quickly and change clothes to prevent fever, cold and stroke. You should insist on showering every day to keep the skin pores clear and sweat normally. During pregnancy and the entire process of delivery, the mother's body loses a lot of high-quality protein. During the confinement period, you should pay attention to protecting your teeth, rinse your mouth after meals, and brush your teeth before going to bed to stay healthy.