How many days can I wash my hair during confinement?

Natural birth and cesarean section are two commonly used methods of delivery in today's medical field. However, no matter which method is chosen, the pregnancy process itself causes great damage to the female body. It is necessary to undergo a period of recuperation after pregnancy, reduce going out and getting out of bed, and avoid the possibility of catching cold. At the same time, you should also be particularly careful in choosing food to avoid the possibility of postpartum complications. So how many days after the confinement period can you wash your hair?

Normally, doctors recommend that women can wash their hair as long as they feel fit and have no health problems, but we recommend that if you can tolerate it, you should wait 10 days before washing your hair.

1. The harm of washing your hair too early

Washing your hair too early does have a lot of harmful effects. The mother needs to discharge the lochia in her body, but washing her hair too early will cause the dirty blood in the uterus to stagnate into lumps, making it difficult to discharge from the body. If lochia is not discharged from the body, it will cause a series of problems, such as endocrine disharmony or hormonal imbalance, and eventually the mother will suffer from menstrual pain or irregular menstruation. Therefore, during the postpartum confinement period, restoring the body is the most important thing, and moderate cleansing is sufficient.

2. How often should you wash your hair?

After giving birth, mothers should not wash their hair too frequently during the confinement period. Just keep it moderately clean. The purpose of washing your hair is to prevent too much bacteria from growing, so just keep it to once or twice a week.

3. Tips for cleaning your scalp

There is a method that is suitable for some mothers who cannot stand not washing their hair for a long time, and it will not cause them to be troubled by factors such as wind and cold. You can use a cotton ball dipped in warm alcohol and then wipe it on your scalp one by one. After wiping, massage with your hands. Be gentle and don't use too much force. Finally, use a comb to comb the scalp that you wiped before. This will remove the dirt on the scalp and keep your head fresh. This method needs to be persisted every day. Regular cleaning can also unclog the blood vessels in the head.

How to wash your hair during confinement

How to wash your hair correctly for new mothers during confinement

1. New mothers should pay attention to the appropriateness of the water temperature when washing their hair. The water temperature should not be too high or too low. Because water temperature that is too high will irritate the scalp and make it more oily, but water temperature that is too low will stimulate the contraction of blood vessels in the scalp, causing cold air to invade the body. Therefore, it is most appropriate to keep the water temperature at around 37 degrees when washing your hair. You can use your elbow to judge whether the water temperature is appropriate.

2. After preparing the water, start washing your hair. You should do so in a room with a constant room temperature. When washing your hair, gently massage your scalp with your hands to soothe the meridians and relax your body and mind.

3. When your hair is oily, you need to take extra care of it. After giving birth, a woman’s hair usually becomes more oily. At this time, remember to use a mild shampoo or conditioner to care for it, otherwise it will cause severe hair loss. During breastfeeding, you should not use hair dye or perm because it will harm your baby.

4. After washing your hair, wipe it immediately with a towel, then wrap it with a towel, and finally use a hair dryer to blow your hair until it is almost dry, and then wrap your hair with a dry towel to avoid catching a cold from the wind or excessive heat evaporation from the scalp. Do not blow your hair excessively with a hair dryer to avoid damaging your scalp and hair.

5. After washing your hair, comb it straight. You cannot go to bed immediately. The surface of your hair is dry, but the water in the inner layer of your hair will seep out after a while. Going to bed immediately will make your scalp cold and cause headaches and neck pains.

6. When combing your hair, it is best to use a wooden comb to avoid static electricity on the hair that irritates the scalp.

Things to note when washing your hair during confinement

1. It is best for women who have undergone caesarean section to wait until the wound is in good condition before taking a bath. Do not force yourself to start walking or doing things too early.

2. Mothers can also take a shower, which does not require them to bend over or squat, and is more suitable for postpartum recovery.

3. Pregnant women may find it inconvenient to take a bath by themselves, so they can ask family members to assist them by massaging their scalp or flushing the water.

4. If you wash your hair in the shower, make sure the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the bathroom is not too big. It is best if the temperature outside the bathroom is also kept in a warm state of 29 degrees.

5. During the confinement period, you can wash your hair at home. It is best not to go to a barber shop or beauty salon. The home can maintain a constant and relatively warm temperature, but these places are usually colder, so after washing your hair, your scalp may be attacked by cold wind and cause headaches.

6. Pay attention to your own safety when washing your hair to avoid slipping and falling.