Can mothers wash their faces during confinement?

Some of the more traditional confinement habits in the past are no longer suitable for modern life. For example, some people think that mothers cannot wash their faces during the confinement period. This is unscientific. Not washing the face will cause the breeding of bacteria and is very unhygienic. It will not cause any health problems for the baby and the mother. Not only can you wash your face, you can also take a shower. Of course, there are some things to note.

What are the benefits of postpartum bathing?

Taking a bath in time during the confinement period is very beneficial to the health of the mother. How is it beneficial? Let me tell you below.

1. Cleaning the body promptly after delivery has the effect of activating blood circulation and promoting qi circulation, which can help mothers relieve labor fatigue and maintain a comfortable mood. Studies have shown that after taking a shower, 84% of mothers have improved complexion, deeper sleep, normal bowel movements, and faster recovery of strength.

2. Bathing dilates blood vessels in the skin all over the body and accelerates blood flow, which can promote blood circulation in the perineal wound and accelerate wound healing.

3. Showering also has a certain promoting effect on breast secretion and can improve the quality of milk.

4. If mothers take a bath in time, it can reduce the incidence of thrush (oral fungal infection) in babies.

Things to note when taking a bath during confinement

Confinement is a very cautious thing. If you don't do it well, it will cause a series of minor problems, some of which will accompany you throughout your life. So, what should you pay attention to during confinement?

1. It is best to take a shower during confinement (with the help of family members). It is not suitable to take a tub bath to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infection. If the mother is weak and cannot stand to take a shower, she can take a sponge bath.

2. Control the indoor temperature well, it is better to be hot than cold. Postpartum bathing must be done in a wind-proof room, and the bathroom should be warm. You can turn on bathroom heating equipment such as bathroom heaters in advance and adjust the indoor temperature to 20℃ before entering. The water temperature should be around 37℃ or slightly hot. The bathing time should not be too long, 5 to 10 minutes is appropriate.

3. After delivery, you must take a shower, not a sitz bath.

4. Avoid sweating profusely when taking a bath after delivery, as excessive sweating can easily cause dizziness, stuffiness, nausea, etc.

5. After washing, wipe off the water on your body as soon as possible, put on warm clothes in time and then leave the bathroom to avoid catching cold or being blown by the wind. Blow dry your hair immediately after washing, do not sleep with wet hair, and do not braid your hair before it is dry, otherwise it will easily cause cold air to enter your body.