How to wash your hair correctly during the confinement period

Confinement is something that every Chinese mother must experience after giving birth. Many mothers recall the experience of one month of confinement with very sad expressions. The old people’s concept of confinement is very popular, for example, they cannot go out within one month, wash their hair, take a bath and so on. Everything else is easy to do, but not washing your hair or taking a bath for a month is something that no mother can bear. So how should you wash your hair correctly during the confinement period? How to provide correct medical care after giving birth? Below I will give you some common knowledge about confinement after childbirth.

1. You can wash your hair during the confinement period, but not in the first week.

Elderly people often say that washing hair during the confinement period will cause headaches. It’s okay in winter, but in summer, it’s uncomfortable to think about not washing your hair or taking a bath for a month. In fact, this old view is wrong. Now people pay more attention to how to take care of the baby during the confinement period. In fact, you can wash your hair during the confinement period, but you don’t need to wash it in the first week. Pay attention to the temperature when washing your hair. It can’t be too cold, and you should keep warm.

Of course, you should avoid washing your hair without taking a bath. When taking a bath during the confinement period, you can turn on the warm lamp, and remember not to set the temperature too low, even in summer. Because there will be a period of postpartum lochia after giving birth, mothers should choose to take a shower as much as possible, which is not only convenient but also prevents private parts from being infected by bacteria. When choosing shower gel, you should also choose Bao Mama shower gel, because the body is still relatively sensitive after giving birth. Bao Mama shower gel is mostly non-irritating to the mother's system, while ordinary shower gel contains many ingredients and is not suitable for mothers after giving birth.

2. Common problems with washing hair during confinement

When washing your hair during the confinement period, try to choose shampoo specifically for pregnant women or babies. After all, the hair of mothers after giving birth is still relatively sensitive. If some mothers' hair is relatively oily, you can wash it more often. Do not use shampoos containing irritating ingredients. In addition, the temperature should be controlled at around 45 degrees, and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not be too large, so as to avoid fever and cold. After washing your hair, you should use a hair dryer to dry it to prevent the evaporation of moisture in your hair and bring too much heat, which will cause the blood vessels in your hair to constrict and cause headaches.

3. Common medical care issues during the confinement period

During the confinement period, there will be the trouble of lochia, but don't worry, it will subside after a period of time. During this period, whether the mother chooses natural delivery or caesarean section, she must carefully observe the condition of lochia. Once problems are found, see a doctor in time to prevent the growth and infection of bacteria. In addition, the cleaning work must be done well.

In addition, in terms of diet, it is important to pay attention to light taste. Do not think that you have finally unloaded the goods and you can overeat. You can drink nutritious and light soups during the confinement period. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, because the gastrointestinal motility of the mother after giving birth is still relatively weak. Finally, breastfeeding should be started immediately. The baby's sucking can stimulate milk production, and it can also detect whether there are lumps in the breasts as soon as possible. It is also very important to maintain a happy mood, because the mother's mood is more sensitive during the postpartum confinement period. Mothers can listen to some soothing music during the confinement period and communicate more with friends, which will also help postpartum recovery.