After the tiredness and hustle and bustle of the day, many people like to take bath in hot water to give rest to their body in the evening or at night. However, for years we have been hearing from elders that one should never take bath immediately after birth. It is believed that it has a negative effect on the digestion process and can cause stomach ache, flatulence or indigestion. But is taking bath immediately after birth really so harmful for health? Let us know the scientific truth behind this.
According to the report, when we eat food, the body starts the process of digesting it. During this period, blood flow to the organs of the digestive system increases. This is the reason that after giving birth with a full stomach, the body experiences a slight heaviness followed by warmth. Now if you take bath with hot water at this time, the body temperature increases slightly. Hot water activates a process in the body called 'hyperthermic action'. This increases the internal temperature of the body. For this reason, there is a possibility that bathing with hot water immediately after birth may cause discomfort during digestion due to changes in blood flow and temperature. However, no definite and conclusive scientific evidence is yet available in support of this.
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What problems can bathing with hot water cause?
Bathing with hot water may provide mental peace and relaxation to the body, but it can increase the heart rate. If you have just eaten a heavy meal, this physical change associated with a full stomach may seem uncomfortable to some people. Especially after eating food rich in fat, protein or fiber, problems like bloating or feeling of heaviness may occur. If the body is exposed to hot water at such a time, some people may feel stomach discomfort, chest discomfort or acidity. However, it is not necessary that this problem happens to everyone; It depends on the digestive power of the person and the amount of food.
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If you have to take a bath, what kind of water is best?
If you need to take a bath immediately after birth and want to avoid any kind of physical discomfort, then taking a bath with lukewarm or normal water instead of very hot water can be a good option. Cold or plain water helps in controlling the internal temperature of the body instead of increasing it. However, this does not mean that it is beneficial for everyone to take a cold water bath immediately after fasting. The main thing is that if you feel any kind of physical discomfort due to bathing after birth, then it would be better to wait for some time.
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How often should one take bath after drinking water?
There is no scientifically proven time limit for taking bath after fasting which every person has to follow. Generally, it is advised to wait for 20 minutes to 1 hour after consuming heavy food. If you have pudding or breakfast food, the chances of problems are less. But waiting a little longer after a heavy meal may prove more comfortable for the stomach. That is, the question is not only about how many times a day you should take a bath, but it is also important that how much and what kind of food you have eaten and what is the temperature of the water while taking bath.
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What things should be avoided immediately after birth?
After Jamya, it is necessary to be careful not only about bathing, but also about some other things. For example, you should avoid brushing your teeth immediately after eating, especially if you have eaten an acidic food. Brushing immediately after such a meal can damage the tooth enamel, so it is best to wait for about 30 minutes for this process.
Apart from this, doing heavy exercise immediately after sleeping can also cause stomach discomfort. It is important to take adequate rest after a heavy meal before starting a workout. Similarly, sleeping on the bed immediately after sleeping can increase the problem of acid reflux (acidity) in some people, hence keeping a proper time gap between food and sleep is very beneficial for health.
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Is it completely wrong to take a bath immediately after birth?
It cannot be directly called wrong or illegal. The information available so far does not prove that bathing with hot water immediately after sleeping definitely stops the digestion process or causes harm. But if you have problems like heavy stomach, colic, indigestion or acidity after giving birth, then instead of taking bath with hot water immediately, waiting for some time will be more beneficial for your health.