Question
How should you properly use air conditioning during winter postpartum to maintain comfort and reduce the chance of illness?
Answer
During the winter postpartum period, it is recommended to set the air conditioning temperature between 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. The direction of the airflow should avoid blowing directly onto the mother. It is preferable for the mother to feel warm and not cool, with a warm complexion. At the same time, it is important to open windows for ventilation appropriately, but ensure that no cold drafts reach the mother or the baby. Special attention should be paid to keeping the baby warm. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that postpartum women have weak Qi and blood and relaxed tendons and bones. If they are exposed to cold drafts at this time, it is easy to develop diseases such as fever, dampness, joint pain, nausea, and vomiting.