Everyone knows that pregnant women's bodies are very delicate. Pregnant women should actively pay attention to their movements and avoid doing things that are not suitable for pregnant women. Many pregnant women may frequently use cold water for bathing before pregnancy, and they also hope to use cold water for bathing after pregnancy. So what happens when pregnant women take a cold shower? What should pregnant women pay attention to when taking a shower?
1、 What happens when pregnant women take a cold shower
Pregnant women taking cold showers can have many hazards, not only harming themselves but also the fetus in their womb. Considering the unique physiological cycle and resistance factors of women, pregnant women may feel cold when taking cold showers due to the low water temperature, resulting in a series of stress reactions such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, muscle contraction, and nervous tension. Not only can fatigue not be eliminated, but frequent exposure to cold water stimulation can easily lead to a decrease in the resistance of pregnant women. In this way, pathogenic bacteria can take advantage of the situation, making pregnant women more susceptible to colds or other illnesses.
For pregnant women with poor physical fitness, it is even more important not to take a cold shower, otherwise their resistance will be weak and they may develop some diseases due to the stimulation of cold water. At the same time, excessively cold shower water can cause the pores of the skin to suddenly close, blood vessels to shrink, resulting in reduced support for the fetus and inability to dissipate heat from the body, which can also easily lead to illness in pregnant women.
2、 5 principles for pregnant women to take a shower
1. Be careful not to have a large temperature difference. The large temperature difference before and after bathing can easily stimulate the uterine contractions of pregnant mothers, leading to premature birth, miscarriage, and other phenomena. Especially in summer and winter, when the temperature is low in winter, pregnant mothers should not immediately enter the hot bathroom to take a shower. They should enter the bathroom early and gradually adapt to the gradually rising temperature in the bathroom. In summer, the temperature is high, and pregnant mothers should not seek coolness by taking cold showers. The water temperature for bathing should be moderate, neither too cold nor too hot.
2. The shower time should not be too long. The duration of each bath should not be too long, preferably 10-20 minutes, because prolonged bathing not only softens the stratum corneum on the surface of the skin, leading to the invasion of viruses and bacteria, but also makes pregnant women prone to dizziness. In addition, the frequency of bathing should be determined according to personal habits and seasons. Generally, it is once every 3-4 days, and if possible, it is best to take a shower once a day.
3. Don't take a sitz bath. Sitting baths can easily allow bacteria to enter the vagina, causing diseases such as vaginitis and adnexitis. Therefore, relatively speaking, bathing is safer and more hygienic. If you like sitz baths, make sure the bathtub and water are clean.
4. Do not rinse the abdomen with hot water for a long time to reduce the adverse effects on the embryo.
5. Don't lock the bathroom door. Pregnant mothers should pay attention to indoor ventilation when taking a shower to avoid fainting. It is best not to lock the door in case of fainting or falling, and receive timely medical attention.
Through the introduction in this article, it can be known that taking a cold shower for pregnant women has many disadvantages, not only for their own health but also for the fetus in their womb. If you are a pregnant woman and want to take a shower, it is best to actively follow the precautions for pregnant women to take a shower as outlined in this article.
