Real damage the concept of 'good coal for newborns'

Many people think that coal heating helps moms and babies to be sturdy, but doctors recommend this method is very harmful to health.

Ms. Huong, 57, of Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, said the family has a tradition of burning coal for newborns to help her mother and baby be strong and healthy, and not suffer from limb pain later on. . Mrs. Huong gave birth to two children twice. Later Huong applied a method for her daughter and daughter-in-law to give birth.

Recently, Huong's young daughter-in-law did not agree to heat coal because she thought it was "unscientific" , thus leading to controversy, her mother-in-law and bride-in-law did not look at each other's faces. "I just want to be good for the children and grandchildren they don't understand," said the gray-haired woman.

Burning coal releases CO ₂ toxic gas which is not good for both mother and baby.(Artwork: kttvttb).

At the age of 40, Ms. Thoa underwent three births, she was told by her mother to heat coal. The woman who confesses does not understand how harmful this folk charcoal heating is. She shared: "The weather is hot and sweaty, but I still have to boil the stew."

Dr. Tran Thi Kim Xuyen, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Hospital, recommends against giving pregnant women and newborns coal heating because it can lead to suffocation, rash, dermatitis, skin infection. Burning coal releases CO ₂ toxic gas which is not good for both mother and baby. Your baby's respiratory system is still weak, which can lead to suffocation. There have been many cases of coal poisoning, so both pregnant women and babies die. The doctor said it was a lesson for families who are "keeping this uncontrolled coal tradition" .

At another angle, Dr. Xuyen analyzed: The temperature of the coal stove is not always the same , at hot, at off. Sudden temperature changes make the body weaker and more tired . Coal fire can catch on the bed, the mattress burns and burns the baby. The secret space due to the heating of coal in the room also caused the mother and daughter to have a rash.

Instead, the doctor advised the woman to open the window to catch the sun and wind into the open room . However, it is not advisable to let the mother and the child, especially, lie in the direction of the wind. Should the air-conditioned room set the air conditioner 28 degrees or more. A fan can be used for ventilation but avoid placing the fan directly on the mother and baby. Mother should not wrap her baby, making her feel uncomfortable.