What to do if the cesarean section wound heals slowly

With the continuous progress of medical industry, many people often choose cesarean section as the method of delivery. Although cesarean section can reduce the pain of the body during delivery, the healing of the wound after the operation is also crucial. Many people often have symptoms such as slow wound healing, which makes people particularly anxious, because if the wound does not heal well, they cannot give the best care to the baby. Let's learn about what to do if the cesarean section wound heals slowly.

What to do if the cesarean section wound heals slowly

1. Pregnant women with scar constitution should avoid cesarean section

Scars are most likely to occur on people with a scar-prone body type. Even the smallest wound will leave behind obvious and exaggerated scars. Therefore, people with a scar-prone body type should avoid cesarean sections if conditions permit.

2. Preparation before cesarean section:

★If you decide to have a cesarean section, remember to strengthen your nutrition before and after delivery. Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, milk, lean meat, pork skin and other foods rich in vitamins C, E and essential amino acids for the human body. These can promote blood circulation and improve the metabolic function of the epidermis.

★Avoid eating spicy foods such as hot peppers, onions, garlic, etc. to prevent itching. Some chronic diseases, such as malnutrition, anemia, diabetes, etc., are not conducive to wound healing, but are conducive to the formation of scars, so they should be treated actively.

3. Postpartum protective measures:

★Avoid strenuous activities before and after stitches are removed, and avoid excessive stretching or lateral bending of the body;

★When resting, it is best to rest in a side-lying position with the body slightly bent to reduce the tension on the abdominal wall;

★ Apply pressure bandages such as elastic bandages or mesh dressings immediately after removing stitches to effectively prevent scars;

★If the wound feels itchy, do not scratch it with your hands, rub it with clothes, or wash it with water. The correct treatment method is to apply some topical medications, such as Fuqingshuang, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, etc. to relieve itching;

★Do not remove the scabs on the incision too early, avoid exposure to sunlight, and prevent ultraviolet rays from stimulating pigmentation.

The above is an introduction to what to do if the cesarean section wound heals slowly. After understanding it, we know that post-cesarean section care is also crucial. We must pay attention to the anti-inflammation of the wound after the operation, and do not be too tired and must rest in bed more. In addition, do not let the wound get wet, and pay attention to balanced nutrition and eat light food in diet, which will be very helpful for the recovery of the wound.