Sequelae of washing hands with cold water during confinement

During the confinement period, the mother's body is very weak, so there is a traditional saying in our country that mothers must confine themselves. That is, during this period, they can regulate their bodies. If they do not pay attention to care, it may cause great impact on their bodies and leave sequelae. Some mothers will wash their hands with cold water for convenience during the summer confinement period. So, what are the side effects of washing hands with cold water during confinement?

The harm of touching cold water during confinement

During the confinement period, you should indeed be careful to avoid exposure to cool and cold environments as much as possible. If your baby is due in the cold winter, it is recommended that you avoid frequent contact with cold water during the confinement period. If your baby is born in midsummer, it is also best not to stay in an air-conditioned environment for a long time. Also, if you open the refrigerator door frequently and are frequently exposed to the cold air coming out of the refrigerator, it will be harmful rather than helpful to your postpartum recovery.

The reason why you need to avoid cold during the confinement period is because Chinese medicine believes that you will suffer from insufficient qi and blood, and loss of vital energy after giving birth. At this time, because your pores are not tight, wind and cold air can easily invade your body, causing poor circulation of qi and blood, and even causing postpartum body pain. Because the skin, muscles, and internal organs in traditional Chinese medicine refer to the texture of the skin, muscles, and connective tissue at the junction of the skin and muscles. Your body relies on it to resist external and internal invasion.

The so-called "postpartum disease" has many manifestations. Soreness, pain, and numbness in the limbs or joints during the confinement period are called "postpartum body pain" in traditional Chinese medicine and are one of the manifestations of confinement disease. This discomfort is often related to the new mother not paying enough attention to her daily life during the confinement period, catching a cold, or living in a damp and cold environment. Therefore, you should try to avoid cold and keep warm during the confinement period.

Of course, if someone tells you that you must not touch cold water during confinement, then she is somewhat overreacting. If you just touch the cold water occasionally, it won't do much harm. But it is recommended that you do not use cold water continuously and frequently.

If you want to do your own laundry and diapers for your baby, you can do so without any problems. But it is recommended that you use warm water. At the same time, be careful not to stand for too long and ensure adequate rest to avoid over-tiring.