How long after abortion can I take a shower?

Induced abortion, like normal childbirth, is very harmful to the body. After the operation, you must take good care of your body and avoid touching cold water or cold wind during this period. If the mother insists on taking a bath, it is best to wait a week before taking a bath, and she should take a shower instead of a tub bath, otherwise it is likely to cause vaginal infection. This article introduces the precautions for women after induced abortion. If you don’t know, please read it together.

Nowadays, there are a lot of women who have induced abortions. In addition to some certificates from the village, there are also some precautions after induced abortion. I hope everyone can abide by them. This body is the capital of revolution. Don't worry too much about this matter. It's better to take good care of your body and wait for the next pregnancy.

How long after induced abortion can I take a shower and wash my hair

Generally, you can take a bath 3 days after induced abortion, but it is recommended to wait 1 week before taking a bath, which is more beneficial for your body's recovery. You can start with sponge baths, keep warm and avoid colds. You can take a shower one week after the operation, but you cannot take a sitz bath to prevent sewage from entering the birth canal and causing infection. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva after the operation. It is best to wash it 1-2 times a day with warm water. Sexual intercourse is prohibited within 1 month. If you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, abnormal leucorrhea, etc., you should seek medical attention in time.

Precautions for washing your hair and taking a bath after induced abortion

It is better to take a shower after induced abortion, and follow the principle of "preventing cold in winter, preventing heat in summer, and preventing wind in spring and autumn". The room temperature should not be too low, and the water temperature should be controlled at around 40℃. It can be slightly lower in summer. The time should be best controlled within 15 minutes, and profuse sweating should not be allowed. Excessive sweating will damage yin and consume qi, which can easily lead to dizziness, vertigo, chest tightness, etc. After taking a bath, you should dry your body and hair in time and put on warm clothes before leaving the bathroom; when washing your hair after induced abortion, pay attention to controlling the time and water temperature. Wash your hair with 40°C hot water, and it is best to finish within 10 minutes to avoid evaporation of moisture from the scalp causing heat to evaporate and cause cold, which can lead to headaches in the future. After washing your hair, dry it quickly and blow dry it with hot air from a hair dryer. If there is a heater, it is recommended to blow dry your hair under the heater to avoid catching a cold.

Now you know how long you can take a shower and wash your hair after induced abortion. But don't wash your hair too early, as this will leave you with symptoms, such as migraines. The care after induced abortion should be the same as that after confinement, but you can't be careless. You should read the precautions carefully and don't make mistakes.