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Salt bathing is one of the traditional methods many mothers apply after childbirth. However, for those who have undergone cesarean section, should they take salt baths after cesarean delivery? In the article below, we will answer these questions about this method as well as suggest effective ways to use salt baths to reduce postpartum belly fat.
Answering whether to take salt baths after cesarean delivery or not?
Salt is one of the spices commonly used by Vietnamese families in daily cooking. However, salt also has many different functions besides being used as a seasoning. According to traditional oriental medicine, using salt baths after childbirth can be very beneficial.
The benefits of salt bathing
Salt baths after cesarean section and normal delivery often have effects such as:
– Helps reduce uterine pain: After childbirth, mothers often suffer from prolonged postpartum uterine pain, causing the cervix to be sore, contracted, and exhausted. Warm salt baths after childbirth help improve blood circulation, stimulate blood flow, and gradually reduce pain.
– Helps reduce belly fat: In addition to reducing uterine pain, salt baths also have very good effects in helping mothers reduce belly fat, regain a slim figure after childbirth. Consistent warm salt baths help dissolve excess fat, making the abdominal skin firm and preventing sagging.
– Helps mothers feel comfortable and relaxed: After childbirth, mothers experience exhaustion and fatigue, salt baths help improve mood, making them feel more comfortable and relaxed.
Salt baths after childbirth are very beneficial for women without causing any harm. Therefore, whether mothers give birth normally or have a cesarean section, they can all apply this salt bath method.
How long after cesarean section can you take salt baths
Although mothers give birth normally or by cesarean section, they can still take salt baths. However, for mothers who give birth normally, they can take salt baths about 5-6 days after giving birth.
For mothers who undergo cesarean section, they undergo surgery to deliver the baby, which involves more blood loss and exhaustion. Moreover, the incision needs time to heal. Therefore, mothers should not rush to take salt baths after cesarean section. After cesarean delivery, mothers should wait about 2-3 weeks before taking salt baths on the abdomen. Also, limit rubbing or impacting the incision.
Effective salt bath after cesarean section
There are various ways to perform post-cesarean section abdominal salt baths, so mothers can refer to some methods below.
Roasted salt bath
This method of salt compress is the simplest way to reduce belly fat, widely practiced by many mothers.
Ingredients needed: 1 thick cloth bag and 1 kg of salt.
Procedure: Heat a pan and roast the salt until it's really hot. Once hot, pour it into the cloth bag.
Application: Place a thin cloth on the abdominal area. Then, apply the hot salt bag evenly onto the abdomen. The warmth from the salt will transfer to the skin, helping to firm up the mother's abdominal area.
Salt and ginger compress
In addition to the salt compress method, mothers can also try the ginger salt compress. This method helps mothers relax while effectively reducing belly fat.
Ingredients: clean thick cloth bag, 1kg rock salt, and 1 kg ginger.
Procedure: Wash and dry the ginger, then crush it and roast it with rock salt. Put the ginger-salt mixture into the cloth bag.
Application: Similarly, place a cloth on the abdomen and gently apply the compress. Ginger and salt help warm the body, improve blood circulation, and aid in quick uterine recovery.
Note: Each compress session should last about 30-45 minutes. Afterward, the used salt can be stored for future use. Mothers can compress 1-2 times per day, for 3-4 days per week.
Apart from the above methods, mothers can also try a salt compress with mugwort. Mugwort is effective in killing bacteria, relieving skin itching, regulating digestion, and reducing effective fatigue.
How long does it take for a salt compress to reduce belly fat?
To effectively reduce belly fat with a salt compress, mothers need to maintain this method for a certain period of time. Additionally, the reduction of belly fat also depends on individual physique, diet, etc.
Some mothers may see results from salt compressing in just 1 month, while others may take 2 months or even see no improvement. Therefore, postpartum mothers also need a proper diet, nutritional supplements, and appropriate exercise combined with salt compress to achieve the best results.
Hopefully, through the information above, mothers have learned how to effectively perform postpartum salt compresses. However, for mothers who have had a C-section, wait 2-3 weeks for the incision to heal before starting this method.
