Traditionally, there are many misconceptions about the care of postpartum women. The following points are summarized below:
Cannot wash hair or take a shower
It is unacceptable for postpartum women to only start washing their hair and taking showers after the first month. This is because they sweat heavily during childbirth and continue to sweat afterwards. In addition, lochia is constantly discharged along with milk secretion, making their bodies dirtier than usual and more susceptible to pathogens. Therefore, personal hygiene after childbirth is very important. Showering can be done 2-3 days after delivery, but it is better to take a shower instead of a bath. During hot summer days, it is advisable to wash the body once a day with warm water. After 7-10 days postpartum, hot water can be used to wash hair. If sitting in warm water, it is best to add 1 gram of potassium permanganate to 5000 milliliters of water to achieve a sterilizing effect.