Can I wash my hair during the confinement period?

Bed rest after miscarriage is also called the short confinement period. Although miscarriage is not as traumatic as a normal childbirth after ten months of pregnancy, it still causes certain trauma, especially miscarriage in the later months of pregnancy. The physical trauma is even greater than that of a normal childbirth. You must pay attention to rest and maintenance. Whether you can wash your hair and take a bath depends on your physical recovery.

You can wash your hair after two weeks of confinement

People of the older generation say that you cannot wash your hair during the confinement period because the scalp bone joints and pores are wide open for a period of time after an abortion. Washing your hair can easily allow dampness and cold to invade the scalp and stay there, leaving behind disease in the future. In fact, this statement is unfounded, but not washing your hair for a month is not only unhygienic, it may also cause scalp inflammation. With the advancement of modern medicine and ideas, it is actually necessary for women to keep their hair clean during the confinement period. However, if women do not pay attention to keeping warm and personal hygiene after a miscarriage, many sequelae will occur. Women who have had an abortion are prone to catching colds. At this time, their bodies are weak, their resistance is low, and their bodies are still in a state of exhaustion. If they wash their hair immediately after an abortion, it is easy to cause infection and disease. After two weeks of confinement, the woman's body has recovered a lot. It won't have much impact if she raises her hands to wash her hair or stands for a while. But she should also be careful not to let her scalp get cold. So, you can wash your hair two weeks after the confinement period.

What are the dangers of washing your hair too early during pregnancy?

If you wash your hair when your body is already weak and cause wind, cold and dampness to enter your body, your body will suffer a double trauma. Not only will it be detrimental to your body's recovery, but it will also cause some difficult-to-cure postpartum diseases, such as headaches, fear of wind, joint pain, limb numbness, sweating, and other diseases similar to rheumatic symptoms.

Precautions for washing hair during the first month of pregnancy

Pay attention to the indoor temperature when washing your hair

When washing your hair, you should turn on the air conditioner or the heating lamp in the bathroom. Be careful not to wash your hair directly under the heating lamp. Normally, you will feel dizzy if you face the heating lamp directly, let alone during the confinement period.

To wash your hair, boil the water and then cool it to the appropriate temperature

The water for washing your hair must be boiled and then cooled to the appropriate temperature before washing your hair, because there are still a lot of bacteria in the unboiled water, and the female body is still relatively weak at this time and the resistance is relatively poor, so bacterial infection must be prevented.

Gently massage when washing your hair

When washing your hair during the confinement period, do not scratch it as hard as you normally would. Although it may feel comfortable, it is only temporary. Scratching hard will irritate your scalp and cause headaches later, so be gentle.

Avoid blow-drying your hair while and after washing it

Don’t open the window when washing your hair and turn on the bathroom heater. If you are exposed to cold wind when washing your hair, you will have a headache later. After washing your hair, you should also be careful not to be blown by the wind. You should be more careful when using a hair dryer. The first part of the wind from the hair dryer is cold wind, and if it is too far away, it will also be cold wind. However, if it is too close, it will be too hot and will irritate the scalp, so it is best not to use it. Wipe dry with a dry towel, then wrap it with another dry towel, go into a windless environment (air-conditioned room), and then remove the towel.

After washing, dry it with a dry towel

Prepare two towels for washing your hair. After washing, dry it with a dry towel, then wrap your head with another dry towel, enter a windless environment (air-conditioned room), and remove the towel after one minute. Avoid wet hair as it will take away a lot of heat when it evaporates, causing the blood vessels in the scalp to suddenly contract after being stimulated by cold, causing headaches.

Don’t use shampoo that is too harsh

Generally speaking, hair is oilier after childbirth and is more prone to hair loss. Do not use overly irritating shampoos when washing your hair during the confinement period.

Sleep after your hair is dry

During the confinement period, after washing your hair, do not braid it before it is dry and do not go to bed immediately to avoid dampness invading the body and causing headaches and neck pains.

Don't go to the beauty salon to wash your hair

Do not go to a beauty salon to wash your hair during the confinement period, as the air conditioning there is often very strong, and the beautician may not blow-dry your hair immediately, which can easily cause you to catch a cold. It is best to use a wooden comb to comb your hair to avoid static electricity that may irritate the scalp.

What to do if your scalp itches after not washing your hair during the confinement period

After a miscarriage, due to the severe trauma to the body and weak constitution, it is generally recommended not to wash your hair immediately. However, if you don’t wash your hair and your scalp becomes itchy, what should you do?

Comb your hair more often

It is not recommended to wash your hair during the confinement period because you are afraid of catching a cold. Combing your hair will not cause you to catch a cold. When combing your hair, some sebum flakes on the scalp will fall off with the comb, so combing your hair can temporarily relieve scalp itching.

Smart use of talcum powder

If you really don't want to wash your hair, you can use a folk method to keep your hair fresh: sprinkle baby powder on your hair, use a comb to gently distribute the talcum powder evenly on your hair, massage your head lightly with your hands, and then use a comb to brush off the dirt. This will make you feel refreshed, because talcum powder contains talcum powder which can remove oil and dirt and can clean your hair.

Use a No-Rinse Shampoo Cap

Now you can use a rinse-free shampoo cap to wash your hair during the confinement period. It is very popular now. Just put it in hot water or microwave oven to heat it for a while and then use it. Wear the shampoo cap on your head and massage your scalp. Women do not need to get out of bed or rinse with water. It is convenient and reduces the possibility of catching a cold. It is disposable and can be thrown away directly after use to prevent cross infection.