After giving birth, mothers experience physical discomfort for a short period of time. Mothers themselves should also relax to avoid adverse effects. Many mothers have inconvenience in movement and improper cleaning after giving birth, which leads to postpartum genital itching and other conditions. So what is the reason for postpartum vulvar itching? What cleaning methods can solve the problem of postpartum genital itching? Next, let's take a look together.

Causes of postpartum genital itching
When a woman is at its weakest, she has just given birth to a child. At this time, it is easy to be infected by bacteria and get sick. And some women will find that their vulva is uncomfortable, such as genital itching, so what is the cause of postpartum genital itching?
Reason 1: Bad hygiene. After childbirth, especially women who give birth vaginally, need to pay special attention to the hygiene of the private parts. If the mother does not pay attention to the hygiene of the private parts, secretions or lochia will accumulate in the genitals, resulting in postpartum genital itching. Therefore, postpartum women should use potassium permanganate daily to clean the vulva.
Reason 2: The material of the underwear is not good. When some women choose underwear, the material they choose is not breathable, or the underwear such as chemical fiber can easily cause genital allergy and itching. Therefore, mothers are best to choose loose cotton underwear. Also, underwear needs to be washed daily. If the lochia stains the underwear, it needs to be replaced and washed immediately, and then placed in the sun to dry.
Reason 3: vaginitis. After giving birth, women will bleed more, their resistance will become weaker, and bacteria will invade the body. At this time, if you have vaginitis, then there will be the possibility of vaginal itching. Generally, this vaginitis will gradually disappear with the stimulation of the blood, but if the vagina has an odor or abnormal vaginal discharge, then it needs to be treated.

Correct cleaning method for postpartum external itching
First, the correct vulva cleaning method
1. Cleaning times. 1 time is enough.
2. Cleaning method. Rinse with warm water, if there is no shower condition, you can use a basin instead, but it must be a dedicated basin.
3. Cleaning sequence. Wash the vulva from front to back, then wash the labia majora and labia minora, and finally wash around the anus and the anus.
4. Cleaning solution. It is best not to use the cleaning solution every day. It is the best method to use it once every two weeks or when the body's immunity is low during the physiological period. Do not constantly change the various brands of liquid medicine.
Experts remind: If the vagina is itchy, there is a burning sensation in the urine, the color is abnormal (gray, yellow-green, or even bloodshot), there is a lump in the vagina, and there is a peculiar smell, be sure to go to the hospital for examination.
Second, the method of nursing care of menstrual cramps
1. Change the sanitary napkin frequently and wash the vulva twice a day with warm water.
2. If you can't take a shower, use a basin for cleaning. When using basin information, you should do one person, one basin, one towel and one water.
3. Do not take cold showers.
4. Do not take a sitz bath. Because there are countless small wounds in the lining of the uterus during menstruation, the cervix is ​​open and can easily become infected.
5. Wash the genitals and feet separately.
Third, the method of cleaning during pregnancy
1. Leucorrhea increases due to pregnancy, especially susceptible to germs, and needs to be washed with warm water several times a day.
2. Change the underwear every day, and the washed underwear should be dried in the sun.
3. If there is abnormal vaginal discharge (large amount and peculiar smell), seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Fourth, the method of postpartum cleaning
1. Wash 3 days after giving birth in summer and 1 week after giving birth in winter.
2. It is best to shower with warm water.
3. Do not take a sitz bath.
4. If there is peculiar smell, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
5. Unexplained postpartum genital itching
1. Wash the vulva several times a day with warm water.
2. Apply an antipruritic agent on the genitals after washing.
3. Expert reminder: Use less sanitary napkins. Sanitary pads should not be used frequently. Long-term use of sanitary napkins can greatly increase local humidity and temperature, especially in hot flash climates. This not only creates the right conditions for bacterial and fungal growth, but also disrupts the pH of the vagina, lowering the local protective barrier and potentially causing vaginitis.
In addition, the friction of sanitary napkins can easily cause damage to local skin or hair follicles, resulting in diseases such as vulvar folliculitis. Therefore, sanitary napkins are not suitable for long-term use.

The anatomical position of the vulva is very close to the anus and is easily contaminated. In addition, postpartum lochia outflow, prone to different degrees of infection. After giving birth, the vulva should be cleaned twice a day. The method is to first wipe the dirt on the vulva with a cotton ball dipped in soapy water, and then rinse it off with warm water or 1:10000 potassium permanganate solution or 0.5%-1% Lysol solution. When cleaning, be careful not to let the rinsed water flow into the vagina, and also pay attention to rinse the vulva first, then scrub the anus, and do not rinse the vulva after scrubbing the anus. The problem of postpartum genital itching is a headache, and the hard work of being a mother is self-evident, so fathers must lend a helping hand to take care of mothers.