Harmful effects of steaming and heating with coal
(Baonghean.vn) - According to previous beliefs, mothers still lie on charcoal to warm their bodies, improve blood circulation, and improve blood circulation. There is also a belief that lying on charcoal will help mothers and babies become stronger and in the long run, mothers will not have body aches or shivers...
However, many scientific studies show that when coal is burned, it will release a certain amount of CO2 gas, and the mother is often arranged to lie in a closed room, so the CO2 gas will not escape. The mother has endurance and may not be affected by CO2, but for newborns, if they inhale CO2 gas, they can easily suffocate, and more seriously, it will affect the baby's nervous system and brain...
In addition, the mother's relatives do not always have time to regularly watch the charcoal fire, so sometimes it is too hot, sometimes it is too cold. The erratic hot and cold state is not good for the health of the mother and baby. More importantly, lying on charcoal can easily cause burns, especially for newborns who have very thin skin. Lying on charcoal in the hot summer can easily cause blisters on the baby's skin. If not properly cared for, the baby is susceptible to skin infections. Lying on charcoal after giving birth increases sweating, causing both mother and baby to become dehydrated.
On the other hand, there is no scientific research proving that lying on charcoal will help mothers and babies become stronger and less painful... It is important to know that postpartum illnesses such as back pain, forgetfulness... are due to improper nutrition, rest, and manual labor... of the mother during pregnancy and after giving birth.
Therefore, instead of lying down to warm the coals, the mother just needs to move early, with gentle movements so that the blood circulates well, blood vessels are not blocked, muscles recover quickly, muscle flabbiness is less likely to occur, and the skin is not wrinkled. If you want to keep the baby and mother warm, you can use a round light bulb under the bed, but remember to adjust the temperature to a moderate warmth, not too hot.
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