Winter is not only cold but also very dry, so many people feel physically uncomfortable. As a new mother who has just given birth, due to the body's recovery period, the constitution is relatively very weak, so the discomfort of the new mother will be more obvious. So, how can a new mother prevent dryness in winter? What should new mothers pay attention to during the dry winter?
1. Reduce the frequency of bathing
Some women insist on taking a bath every day, but in the dry and cold winter, the new mother's body is weak. If she bathes frequently, it will increase the chance of catching a cold. It is recommended that if the body is not very dirty, you can take a bath every two or three days, so as not to reduce the secretion of sebaceous glands on the skin, which will make the skin too dry.
2. The bath water temperature should not be too hot
In winter, many people like to take hot baths, but overly hot bath water is not good, especially for new mothers. In addition, new mothers should try not to use shower products when bathing, because at this time women's skin is relatively sensitive. If improper shower products containing chemicals are used, it will irritate the skin, making it drier. Therefore, it is recommended to use less shower products or choose special products.
3. Increase indoor air humidity
The indoor humidity should be controlled at about 40%. In such an environment, the human skin feels most comfortable. New mothers can use a humidifier in the room to increase indoor humidity, or place several basins of water in a room with heating on, which can also increase the air humidity. If the indoor air humidity is too low, the human skin is more likely to feel uncomfortable, and it is also easy to cause new mothers to have symptoms such as fatigue, irritability and headache, affecting the new mother's mood and physical recovery.
4. Hydration and vitamin supplementation
It is very necessary to properly hydrate and supplement vitamins in the dry season. Therefore, new mothers must drink water in a timely and appropriate amount, and eat more vegetables and fruits containing vitamin D, which is beneficial to relieve skin dryness.