Can I wear short sleeves during the dog days?

When preparing for pregnancy, many women hope that their due date will be in spring or autumn, because it is very painful to have confinement in summer and winter. Can women wear short sleeves during the dog days of summer when they are confined to their baby's womb? You can wear short sleeves during confinement in the summer, but if it is not very hot, it is not recommended for new mothers to wear short sleeves, because the body of postpartum women is very weak, and if they catch a cold, it will have a greater impact on their body.

1. Can I wear short sleeves during confinement in summer?

The answer is of course yes, otherwise it would be too hot and mothers wouldn’t be able to bear it. However, it is generally recommended that mothers who are giving birth to their first child should not wear short sleeves. Because new mothers sweat a lot after giving birth, the pores of their skin are open and their bodies are relatively weak. If they are exposed to cold at this time, the cold air will directly enter the body, making them more likely to have symptoms such as colds, back pain, leg pain, headaches, shoulder pain, etc. Therefore, try not to wear short sleeves during confinement.

2. Principles of dressing for confinement in summer

1. First of all, if you like to wear body-shaping underwear, you have to be patient with this. Because if you wear body-shaping underwear during the postpartum confinement period, it will not be conducive to postpartum recovery, especially for new mothers who have undergone caesarean section.

2. In summer, mothers are advised to wear long-sleeved clothes made of natural materials such as cotton, linen, and silk. If you are afraid of heat, just choose some breathable clothes.

3. Some mothers may like to turn on the air conditioner at home, so you should be more careful about what you wear. Because the air-conditioned environment is very different from the outdoor environment in summer, the clothes should be increased or decreased accordingly with the changes in room temperature.

4. If you are at home, mommy can wear looser clothes. Two-piece home clothes are more suitable for breastfeeding needs.

Although some mothers think that long sleeves are unnecessary in summer, the mother website recommends that mothers consider their own situation and the surrounding environment. It is better to wear long sleeves rather than short sleeves during confinement in summer. If you are afraid of heat, you can choose some thinner long shirts and trousers. This way you can avoid being afraid of heat and it is also good for your body. Don’t you agree?