Does the bath water have to be boiled?

Since many women do not take a bath frequently during pregnancy, a woman will take a bath frequently during the confinement period. For example, some women think that they can take a bath every three days during the confinement period, but there are many common problems for women when taking a bath during the confinement period. Is it necessary to boil the bath water during confinement? The water for washing your face during confinement does not need to be boiled. Just adjust the boiled water to a certain temperature. However, you must not use cold water for a bath, as it may affect your postpartum recovery.

There are many things to pay attention to during the confinement period. Do not touch cold water during this period. After taking a bath, you need to keep warm and not catch a cold to prevent catching a cold. Those who had a caesarean section need to wait until the wound heals before taking a bath. For those who choose a natural birth, it is best to take a bath after the lochia is subsided.

Common questions about bathing during the confinement period

First: Stand up in the shower

During the confinement period, some people will tell pregnant women to take a bath. At this time, it is recommended that mothers must not do so. When taking a shower, you must stand up to shower. Even if the wounds are healed well, the body of the pregnant woman is still relatively weak during the confinement period, the resistance is relatively low, and it is easy to get infected.

Second: The indoor temperature is suitable

The indoor temperature should generally be more appropriate. The central air conditioner should not be turned on too low in summer, and too high in winter. The indoor temperature should maintain a more comfortable state for the human body. It is generally recommended to be around 28 degrees. If it is relatively cold in winter, the central air conditioner can be set a little higher to prevent some cold from entering the body when taking a shower.

Third: Short time

Bathing during the confinement period cannot be the same as normal bathing, and it takes a long time. It is recommended that pregnant mothers take a shorter bath. Because of this, firstly, you will feel tired after taking a bath for a long time, and secondly, the human body is weaker during the confinement period. After a long time, the body can't stand it and it is easy to cause dizziness or fainting.

Fourth: Accompanying relatives

After all, pregnant women during the confinement period are relatively weak. If relatives accompany them to take a bath, on the one hand, it can help pregnant women clean the stains on the body as soon as possible, and on the other hand, it can prevent pregnant women from dizziness, slipping, etc., causing discomfort to the body.

Common problems and benefits of bathing during confinement in summer

If you don't take a bath, you will definitely feel sore all over. The old idea is that taking a bath will cause you to catch a cold during the confinement period. In fact, this is unreasonable. As long as you make sure you don't catch a cold, it's okay to take a bath during the confinement period in summer. What are the common problems with taking a bath during the confinement period in summer?

1. The temperature is high in summer, and pregnant women tend to sweat more. If they are sweaty, they will feel uncomfortable all over. If they feel uncomfortable all over, they will have no energy to do anything, so pregnant women should take a bath regularly.

2. The temperature of the bath during confinement in summer must be controlled well. It should not be too low. A low temperature can easily cause a fever or a cold. The appropriate temperature is around 37 degrees. Each bath should last for 5-10 minutes. After bathing, wipe off the water on your body quickly to prevent catching a cold. You must have the help of your family when taking a bath. Of course, the room temperature also needs to be controlled. When taking a bath, remember to close the windows and doors to avoid catching a cold due to the wind.

3. After taking a bath, pregnant women should put on clothes immediately after wiping the water off their bodies. It is best to buy two home clothes or pajamas. Putting on clothes immediately can also prevent catching a cold.

4. If there are larger wounds during delivery that have not healed, you need to wait until the wounds are healed before taking a shower. If you cannot take a shower, you can use a cloth to wash it.

Taking a bath immediately after giving birth is very beneficial to pregnant women. It can relieve their fatigue and also has the benefit of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. If the skin is clean, pregnant women will find it easier to fall asleep, have better sleep quality and better appetite. Knowing how important it is for pregnant women to cleanse the body in time during the confinement period, we should discard the dross and retain the essence of traditional concepts, so as to find the correct way to spend the confinement period.