Can I take a shower 15 days after a caesarean section?

You should also pay attention to maintaining hygiene during the confinement period after a caesarean section. Many elderly people do not advocate washing your hair and taking a bath during the confinement period, but this actually makes it more likely to cause maternal infection. You can usually take a shower half a month after a caesarean section, and a week if you recover well. Just be careful not to let the incision get wet and cause infection. You should also pay attention to washing your hair regularly to prevent yourself from catching a cold by getting blown by the wind.

How long after giving birth can I take a shower?

① Mothers who give birth naturally can take a bath 3-7 days after delivery. They can choose to shower, but it is not suitable to take a tub bath to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infection. 5-10 minutes each time, adjust the water temperature to 34℃-36℃. After showering, be sure to dry your body to avoid catching a cold.

② Mothers who have undergone caesarean section can generally take a bath after 15 days. If they have recovered well, they can take a bath after a week. When taking a bath, you can put a Band-Aid on the scar to prevent it from getting wet.

Care and hygiene after cesarean section

① Oral cavity: Brush your teeth in the morning and evening with warm water. You can choose a children's toothbrush with softer bristles.

②Hair: There is some hair loss due to the decrease in endocrine levels.

③Skin: Keep your scalp clean. After washing your hair, quickly wipe it dry with a large towel or blow dry it with warm air. You can take a shower after the wound has healed well. If conditions do not permit, you can scrub and keep the perineum clean. Rinse the vulva promptly after urination or defecation.

④ Clothing: Wear soft and loose cotton clothes, and change underwear and perineal pads frequently.

⑤Sanitary pads: Purchase within 3 months of the production date.

⑥ Sexual intercourse: After the examination returns to normal 2 months after delivery.

How to wash your hair after cesarean section and precautions

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

③The water temperature when washing your hair should be appropriate, not too cold, and it is best to keep it at around 37℃. Try not to dye or perm your hair.

④Choose 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.

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 Dry your hair immediately after washing it and wrap it with a dry towel to prevent the hair from releasing a large amount of heat, which may 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.