Can I use a fan during confinement?

In traditional Chinese thinking, women in confinement should not be exposed to wind, and many older generations don't even allow the windows of the delivery room to be opened. However, if the confinement period falls in summer, and if the air is still not airtight in such hot weather, coupled with a weak body and excessive sweating after childbirth, wouldn't you be ready for heatstroke? So, can you use a fan during the confinement period? The answer is yes, but you must pay attention to certain methods and precautions.

Can I use a fan during confinement in summer?

The mother needs a comfortable environment during the confinement period. It is so hot in summer. How can she have a good confinement period without turning on the fan? She will feel dizzy due to the heat. Therefore, the indoor temperature needs to be maintained between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius in summer, but pregnant women should be careful not to be exposed to the wind. At home, you can point the fan in the opposite direction so that the wind hits the wall and bounces back, allowing the air in the room to circulate. In terms of living environment, the mother's bedroom should be kept clean, comfortable, quiet and ventilated. The room temperature should be kept at 26℃-28℃ and the humidity should be kept at 55%-65%. When the weather is hot in summer, you can turn on the fan or air conditioner, but be careful not to blow it directly.

What should I pay attention to when using a fan during confinement in summer

Postpartum women are weak and sweat a lot. If they give birth during the hot summer, the confinement period should ensure that the mother has a good rest and prevent heatstroke. In summer, people often use electric fans to keep cool, but if the mother uses the fan improperly, she may experience dizziness, headache, joint pain, colds and other discomforts. Because the pores of the whole body, including the pores of the scalp, are open after childbirth, the electric fan will blow air directly onto the mother's skin, whether it is hot air or cold air, the pores will shrink immediately, which can easily cause muscle and bone pain, headaches, head wind, and even colds.

The weather is hot during the summer confinement period, and we need to prevent heatstroke. How can we use electric fans skillfully? Electric fans should not blow directly at the mother or the baby. They should be fixed in one direction, such as the roof or the wall. In this way, the returning wind can be used to make the indoor air circulate better, which can not only achieve the purpose of cooling, but also prevent the mother from catching a cold, which is bad for her health. In addition, it is also important to note that it is best not to use electric fans at night, so as to avoid catching a cold after falling asleep and causing illness.