How long can I wash my hair during the confinement period?

When a new mother is in confinement after giving birth, she has to take care of the baby and breastfeed the baby, which will make her feel very tired. Her body has suffered great damage after giving birth to the baby, and she cannot rest well during the confinement period, which will have a certain impact on her body's recovery. In the past, mothers were not allowed to wash their hair during the confinement period because they were worried that their heads would get cold and they would suffer from confinement diseases.

Can I wash my hair during confinement?

Many mothers will ask this question, but the older generation will discourage them from washing their hair during the confinement period, on the grounds that they will catch cold and wind, which may leave a root of disease. Obstetricians and gynecologists say that mothers can wash their hair during the confinement period. When washing your hair, you may want to use water boiled with ginger peel or lemongrass, which can effectively expel the coldness in the body of the mother.

The older generation often reminds new mothers of the younger generation not to wash or comb their hair during the confinement period, otherwise it will cause headaches. However, new mothers find it difficult to tolerate the custom of not being allowed to wash their hair during the confinement period, especially in the summer. The tradition of not being allowed to wash their hair or take a bath makes many mothers feel uneasy.

Experts point out that traditionally women are not allowed to wash their hair during the confinement period. This is because the environment at home was relatively poor in the past, and it was easy to get postpartum diseases after washing their hair. Now that conditions are better, it is possible to wash your hair when the temperature and water temperature are appropriate. Depending on the mother's personal physical condition, you should not wash your hair within one week after delivery.

The reason why you can’t wash your hair during the traditional confinement period:

1. In the past, the living conditions were poor, the water temperature and room temperature could not be well controlled, and there was a possibility of air leakage. If it blew on the head, it might cause postpartum headaches.

2. It is easier to catch a cold when washing your hair. If you accidentally catch a cold when washing your hair during the confinement period, it will be a big deal because you will be breastfeeding and the disease may be passed on to your baby.

3. There was no tap water or purified water in the past. The water used for washing hair is river water or well water, which contains more bacteria and parasites and has a greater impact on the body.

Things to note when washing your hair during confinement

1. Use electric heater or air conditioner to control the indoor temperature. The temperature should be such that you feel warm indoors.

2. Boil tap water for washing your hair and then cool it to about 38.5 degrees, and continue to add hot water to keep the water temperature moderate.

3. Postpartum hair is generally oilier and more prone to hair loss. Do not use irritating shampoos when washing your hair. You can wash your hair with water boiled with ginger.

4. After washing your hair, do not tie it up or go to bed immediately to avoid moisture invading the body and causing headaches and neck pains.