Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

Can pregnant women wash their hair during confinement?

Asked by:Fern

Asked on:Mar 30, 2026 06:49 AM

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  • Steppe Steppe

    Mar 30, 2026

      Experts say that in the past, that is, in the 1950s and 1960s, you could not wash your hair during confinement. The reason is that if you wash your hair during confinement, you will often have headaches later. But today's young people don't gather so much, and there are still a lot of people washing their hair. After washing, they can just blow dry with a hair dryer, so there is no need to worry too much.

      However, it is best not to blow wind or catch cold during confinement. If the indoor temperature is too high, the mother can use the air conditioner appropriately. The room temperature is generally 25-28°C, but it should be noted that the wind from the air conditioner cannot blow directly to the mother. Pregnant women should wear long-sleeved clothes, long pants, and preferably a pair of thin socks. Mothers should not touch cold water during confinement to prevent cold or soreness.

      So speaking of, women who are in confinement can still wash their hair, but they must use warm water, and they can also use air conditioning when it is hot, but they must pay attention to adjusting the direction of the wind, and do not directly face the mother!

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