How many days after a normal birth can I wash my hair? Young mothers must see clearly

Whether it is a natural birth or a caesarean section, women cannot wash their hair immediately after giving birth. If it is a natural birth, they must wait at least five days before washing their hair. Not only that, they must know the correct method when washing their hair to avoid catching a cold during the process.

1. How long after giving birth can you wash your hair

It is generally not easy to wash your hair immediately after delivery. It is recommended to wash your hair five days after delivery. If it is summer, you can wash it three days later. The reason is that washing your hair too early after delivery can easily make the already weak mother susceptible to cold. Five days after delivery, the mother's body has recovered slightly and you can simply wash your hair. Women who have undergone caesarean section should pay special attention to their physical condition, not rush to wash their hair, and should appropriately postpone the time for washing their hair.

2. Mothers who give birth naturally can usually wash their hair around 7 days after giving birth.

New mothers suffer from heavy bleeding during childbirth, sweating, back pain, and abdominal pain, which deplete their physical strength. Their qi, blood, muscles, and bones are very weak, making them very susceptible to catching cold. When washing your hair, you should close the doors and windows and do it in an environment without cold or hot air. Blow-dry your hair immediately after washing. Do not walk around the room with wet hair, as this will definitely make you sick. After washing your hair, you can drink some ginger soup and brown sugar water to dispel wind and cold. If you have symptoms of catching a cold, you can boil water with old mugwort leaves, and add some radix scutellariae to steam your hands and feet.

3. How to wash your hair correctly

1. When washing your hair, you can gently massage your scalp, rinse with warm water and dry it immediately to avoid catching a cold due to wind.

2. The water temperature when washing your hair should be appropriate, not too cold, and it is best to keep it at around 37°C. Try not to dye or perm your hair.

3. Generally speaking, postpartum hair is oilier and more prone to hair loss, so do not use shampoos that are too irritating.

4. After washing your hair, dry it immediately and wrap it with a dry towel to prevent the hair from releasing a large amount of heat, which will cause the blood vessels in the scalp to suddenly contract after being stimulated by cold and cause headaches. Also, don't over-dry your scalp and hair with a hair dryer.

5. After washing your hair, do not braid it before it is dry, and do not go to bed immediately to avoid headaches and neck pain.

6. Don’t go to the barber shop to wash your hair to avoid being exposed to air conditioning.

7. Choose appropriate hair styling tools. It is best to use a wooden comb when combing your hair to avoid static electricity that may irritate your scalp.