#asktheexperts is it necessary to cover the ears with cotton and head with scarf after delivery. is there any problem if we don't follow that precaution.i didn't follow them as I feel it suffocating

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. Hello dear It is a myth that something will happen if you don’t close your ears after giving birth, Medically speaking nothing will happen and you can completely avoid it

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