Whenever a woman is pregnant, she is asked to take care of her body temperature. You must have often heard the mother or grandmother in your house saying that do not take a bath with hot water. This means staying away from hot showers or hot tub baths until delivery. This is because it increases the body temperature and can put your baby's life in danger. But, do you know that even after delivery, you should not take a bath for a few days? Yes, this is true. And not only grandmothers, but doctors also agree on this. Let us know what is the right time to take a bath after delivery.
Can you take a shower after delivery?
The process of birth can cause tension or strain on the vagina, resulting in tears. Other C-section deliveries can result in sores or cuts that need to be healed properly.
On this subject, Dr. Bharti Ramesh, Senior Consultant Obstetrician, and Gynecologist, Motherhood Hospital Banashankari, Bangalore, says that the stitched area of C-section should be kept dry. Until it gets fixed.
So when can you take a bath after delivery?
For women who have had a natural or vaginal birth, most doctors recommend taking a bath after a few days. Still, it depends body to body on what will suit you and what will not. Therefore, consult a doctor before doing anything as your body becomes very sensitive after delivery.
According to Dr. Bharti, “Wash your stitch or cut daily with warm water but do not leave that part wet for a long time. Do not use chemicals containing chemicals that can make your wound worse.”
What is the way to take a bath for the first time after delivery
If your doctor has told you to take a bath after so many days of delivery and if you have a fever or any infection, then avoid bathing for a couple of days.
When going to take a bath, wear good slippers, because the body is weak, and take care that you do not slip.
Take care that the water is neither too hot nor too cold. Also, do not use soap or shampoo with any chemicals. Your body can react.
After delivery, it is good to use a stool or chair to sit under the shower and take a bath.
Bathing for the first time after delivery can cause vaginal discharge. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
