How long should a pregnant woman take a bath?

Normally we don’t take a long bath. There is a difference in the bathing time between women and men, and the bathing time between pregnant women and normal people is also different. And when taking a bath, you should focus on cleaning certain parts to avoid hidden dirt. So how long should pregnant women take a bath and what parts should be cleaned? The bathing time is very important for pregnant women. It should not be too long or too short. The parts that are cleaned are mostly the lower body, breasts and other parts. Let's learn about how long should pregnant women take a bath and what parts should be cleaned.

Pregnant women should not take a bath for too long. Pregnant women are prone to symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, and chest tightness when taking a shower. This is because the air in the bathroom gradually decreases, the temperature is high, and the oxygen supply is relatively insufficient. In addition, the stimulation of hot water can cause the capillaries on the surface of the body to dilate, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the pregnant woman's brain. At the same time, the fetus will suffer from hypoxia and accelerated fetal heart rate, and in severe cases, the development of the fetal nervous system may be adversely affected. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women should limit their bathing time to about 10 to 20 minutes.

1. Cleaning of the vulva

In addition to cleaning the whole body, the most important thing for pregnant mothers is to clean the vulva. Because vaginal secretions increase after pregnancy and sometimes feel painful and itchy, you must clean it every day. It is best to wash this area with clean water, use as little lotion as possible, avoid sitting baths, and do not flush the vagina, otherwise it will affect the normal acid and alkali environment of the vagina and cause infection. After taking a shower, don't rush to put on your underwear. You can put on a loose shirt or skirt and wait until your genitals are dry before putting them on. This can effectively prevent genital pain and itching!

2. Breast cleaning

When bathing, be sure to rinse your breasts with warm water and be gentle. Do not rub them hard to avoid causing uterine contractions.

3. Cleaning of small parts

Daily cleaning of the navel, ears, back of the ears, nails, toes, etc. is often neglected. To clean your belly button, before each bath, use a cotton swab dipped in lotion to clean the dirt, and wait for it to soften before washing it.

The above article introduces how long pregnant women take to bathe and the parts of their body that need to be cleaned. The bathing time for pregnant women is different from that for normal women. Of course, the bathing time is not fixed, and it also depends on the number of baths the pregnant woman takes, the amount of sweating on her body, etc. Also, don't deliberately slow down your bathing speed for the sake of a normal bathing time. After pregnancy, women can still bathe at a normal speed and time.