What should I do if it is too hot during the confinement period in summer? How can I cool down the mother during the confinement period in summer?

Summer confinement is a troublesome thing. The weather is hot in summer, but pregnant women need to be well cared for and not get cold or blown by the wind. So, if the mother feels very hot during the summer confinement, what is the correct way to deal with it? Let's introduce it to you in detail.

How to take care of the confinement period in the hot summer

Mothers need a comfortable environment during their confinement period. If the indoor temperature is too high, the heat inside the human body cannot be discharged. Not only adults can't stand it, but babies are also prone to prickly heat and even infection. Therefore, you can consider turning on the air conditioner during confinement period in the summer, but you need to be more careful when using the air conditioner.

When using air conditioning, do not set the temperature too low. Generally, the temperature should be above 26 degrees Celsius. The air outlet of the air conditioner should not be directly facing the mother. The mother should wear long-sleeved clothes and long pants, and it is best to wear a pair of thin socks on her feet. The newborn can be covered with a small quilt. In addition, during the temperature drop, it is best for the mother and baby not to stay in the air-conditioned room. Wait until the temperature reaches a suitable temperature of 26 degrees Celsius before entering the air-conditioned room. When using air conditioning for ventilation, pay attention to moving the mother and the child to another room, or cover them with a quilt, and do not let the wind blow directly. Generally, ventilate twice a day, and ventilate for 20 to 30 minutes each time.

Things to note when using air conditioning during summer confinement

New mothers should use air conditioning at appropriate temperature after giving birth

Too cold or too hot room temperature will make new mothers feel uncomfortable, so it is completely OK to turn on the air conditioner and adjust the room temperature. However, it should be noted that the temperature in summer cannot be adjusted too low. It is advisable to control it at around 26℃-28℃. The wind speed should be adjusted to the minimum gear, and the air outlet should not be blown directly to the new mother and baby. Regardless of the season, the maternal and newborn rooms should open windows for ventilation at least twice a day to ensure fresh indoor air and reduce the chances of maternal and newborn illness. If the weather is relatively cold, when ventilating, the mother and child should go to other rooms, ventilate and come back, and avoid being exposed to the wind; if the room temperature is too high, close to or above 30 degrees, the air conditioner can be turned on in the room and adjusted to about 28 degrees. It also varies from person to person, with the comfort of the mother as the main purpose, but the air conditioning wind cannot be blown directly at the mother or the newborn. If the air conditioner is turned on, the window should be opened for ventilation at least twice a day, and the doors and windows should not be closed. When the air conditioner is not turned on, the mother can wear shorts and short sleeves at home during the summer confinement. If the air conditioner is turned on, it is best to wear long sleeves.

Things to note during summer confinement

1. The indoor temperature should not be too high, and ventilation should be done frequently. Doors and windows should not be closed, and windows should be opened frequently to keep the indoor air fresh. In order to prevent the new mother from catching a cold when ventilating, convection should not be used. When the room is ventilated, let the new mother stay in another room, or open the windows of each room when she goes out to bask in the sun.

2. When the humidity in the air is too high, you can use the dehumidification function of the air conditioner. The most suitable indoor humidity is around 55%.

3. When the weather is hot, you can use air conditioners, fans or hand-cranked fans. The indoor temperature should be kept at around 25℃, which is comfortable for the new mother. When necessary, you can turn on the air conditioner or use a fan, but be sure to avoid blowing directly on the new mother. The air conditioner filter must be rinsed frequently to prevent bacteria from growing.

4. Brushing teeth, washing hair, and taking a bath are all necessary. It is best to take a shower. Some harmful old customs must be abandoned, such as not brushing teeth, washing hair, etc., which are completely unscientific. You should insist on taking a shower every day, so as to keep the pores of the skin normal and perspire normally.