Can I take a shower and wash my hair if I have a miscarriage?

Miscarriage refers to abortion, which is an abortion procedure performed on women who have an unexpected pregnancy in order to terminate the pregnancy. Abortion also causes certain harm to women, and they also need to take relevant care after the operation, such as getting enough rest and eating a proper diet. In addition, there are some things that require special attention, such as not taking a bath or washing your hair immediately after a miscarriage. So, how long after a miscarriage can you take a bath and wash your hair?

1. Can I take a bath and wash my hair after miscarriage?

Generally, you can wash your hair two weeks after an abortion. It is best for women to use warm water. Be sure to blow dry your hair in time after washing it, avoid stimulation from cold water and wind, prevent colds, and do not take a bath in a tub. Try to avoid catching a cold while washing your hair. Some women who love cleanliness are advised to take a good shower and wash their hair before having an abortion, because it is not advisable to come into contact with damp and cold substances within a few days after a painless abortion. The temperature of the shampoo water must not be too low, it is best to keep it at around 37°C. After washing, you should quickly dry your hair with a hair dryer (hot) air. Generally speaking, hair will be oilier and more prone to hair loss after miscarriage, so do not use shampoo that is too irritating.

If you take a bath, it is best to wait half a month after the miscarriage. Avoid taking a tub bath and it is best to choose a shower.

2. What should you pay attention to when washing your hair after miscarriage?

It is best to use warm water for washing your hair. Be sure to blow dry your hair promptly after washing it. Avoid being stimulated by cold water and wind to prevent colds. Do not take a bath in a tub. Try to avoid catching a cold while washing your hair. Some women who love cleanliness are advised to take a good shower and wash their hair before having an abortion, because it is not advisable to come into contact with damp and cold substances within a few days after a painless abortion. The temperature of the shampoo water must not be too low, it is best to keep it at around 37°C. After washing, you should quickly dry your hair with a hair dryer (hot) air. Generally speaking, hair becomes oilier and more prone to hair loss after abortion, so do not use shampoos that are too irritating. If women take a bath, it is best to do so half a month after the abortion. Avoid taking a tub bath and a shower is best.

3. What should you pay attention to after abortion

1. You should not eat raw, cold or spicy food, and you should not drink alcohol. You need to increase your nutrition and focus on light and nutritious food such as fish, meat, eggs, bean products and other protein-rich foods and some fresh vegetables rich in vitamins.

2. Do not have sexual intercourse within one month as it is easier to get infected. Contraceptive measures should be taken afterwards to avoid suffering again.

3. Pay attention to the cleanliness of your lower body to prevent gynecological infections. You can take a shower one month after the abortion. If inflammation occurs, you can take metronidazole, levofloxacin, cephalexin, etc. orally. If you have stomach pain, you can take antibiotics, motherwort powder, medical abortion, etc.

4. Keep warm and avoid spicy food. Try not to take a sitz bath within 7 days, as it is easy to get infected.

5. Vaginal bleeding after medical abortion usually lasts for 7-10 days, and no longer than 15 days. If the bleeding lasts too long, and the amount of bleeding is greater than the normal menstrual amount, or is accompanied by obvious abdominal pain, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination.