Patient's question:
I recently had a miscarriage by accident. Can you wash your hair and take a bath after a miscarriage? People say that you shouldn't wash your hair or take a bath while sitting the postpartum confinement. Do I also need to be cautious after this miscarriage? I feel so sad that I can't take a bath or wash my hair. At the same time, I also want to know what I need to pay attention to after a miscarriage?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, after a miscarriage, it is best not to wash your hair or take a bath. Washing your hair or taking a bath may lead to a cold body, causing headaches and body pain. After a miscarriage, you should not take a bath to avoid vaginal infection. After a miscarriage, you must pay attention to rest, avoid overexertion, and do not eat spicy, irritating, or extremely cold foods. You can eat many foods that replenish qi and blood, such as jujubes, goji berries, longans, and donkey-hide gelatin.