What to do if the cesarean section incision is tight

Because each woman's physique and fetal development are different, we have to choose a cesarean section when choosing a delivery method. However, the cesarean section will cause us certain pain after the operation, especially the care of the incision is also relatively important. Among them, a tight cesarean section incision is a problem encountered by many mothers after the operation. In order to allow the baby to receive the care of the mother, we must make timely adjustments when such problems occur. Let's learn about what to do if the cesarean section incision is tight.

What to do if the cesarean section incision is tight

1. Do not get the wound wet or dirty before it heals. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately and apply iodine for disinfection.

2. Avoid direct sunlight exposure to the wound, which will deepen the color of the scar. If there are scabs, do not scratch them with your hands. Let them fall off naturally. Gently massage the wound with your fingers for 3 to 5 minutes every day to reduce the formation of scars.

3. When getting out of bed, lie on your side first, use your hands to support your body to get up, and avoid sitting up directly with abdominal strength.

4. You can take a shower one week after the operation, but you can take a sponge bath before that. When coughing, feeling nauseous or vomiting, you should press on both sides of the wound to prevent the stitches from breaking.

5. In order to quickly recover from cesarean section wounds, you should pay attention to good treatment. Most hospitals only suture the wounds. You should also receive intravenous drips within three days after the cesarean section to replenish water and correct dehydration. If the patient's wound cannot heal for a long time due to fat accumulation or wound infection, it is necessary to use normal saline to rinse the wound surface and use iodine to reduce inflammation. After the inflammation is reduced, use Yu's Wound Healing Recipe and other good medicines that promote wound healing for auxiliary treatment.

6. After a caesarean section, you should pay attention to your daily diet conditioning, eat more foods rich in collagen and vitamins, eat more foods rich in zinc and iron, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, and avoid eating hairy foods.

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In addition, women should do some appropriate exercise after cesarean section. Moderate exercise is also very helpful for the patient's physical recovery. As long as everyone can stick to the above points and take multiple measures, the caesarean section wound will heal quickly. May all parents in the world be healthy and happy every day.

Things to note after caesarean section

There are many things to pay attention to during the confinement period after a caesarean section. First of all, you need to relax your mind, insist on taking the medicines prescribed by the doctor, drink water in time, do not drive, and pay attention to contraception! There are many things to pay attention to, which are described in more detail below.

1. Relax your mind

Once you get home from the hospital, don't expect to be back to normal immediately. It may take about 6 months for your body to fully recover, and some women even say it took them up to a year to fully recover. Therefore, you need to adjust your mood and be prepared for a "protracted battle".

2. Take your medication regularly

If your doctor prescribes medication for you to take at home when you are discharged from the hospital, you should take it regularly and do not stop taking it as soon as you return home. If you are breastfeeding, be careful not to take aspirin or medications containing salicylates.

3. Drink plenty of water

During the confinement period, you should drink plenty of water to avoid constipation. At the same time, this is also beneficial for your breastfeeding.

4. Wear oversized underwear

Choosing a size larger of drawstring or boxer briefs may help your wound feel more comfortable. Sometimes you will also need to wear your maternity clothes for a period of time.

5. Protect the wound

Your wound will heal day by day, although it may be tender for several weeks. When you cough or laugh, you can relieve the pain by supporting the wound with your hands or using a pillow to support your stomach. See your doctor if you develop signs of infection, including warmth, redness, or swelling at the wound site; drainage from the wound site; worsening or sudden pain; or a general fever (even if your wound appears fine).

6. Observe lochia

Your vaginal bleeding and discharge should gradually decrease, although lochia may continue for nearly 6 weeks. But it should gradually change from bright red to pink and then to yellow-white. If menstrual-like bleeding continues for more than 4 days after delivery, or decreases and then increases again, you should go to the hospital.

7. Timely activities

Although you need to rest as much as possible during the confinement period, you cannot lie in bed all day. It is still necessary to get up and walk around regularly. Walking can promote postoperative recovery and help prevent complications such as blood clots, but activity should not be excessive. Start slowly and gradually increase your activity. 6 to 8 weeks after surgery, you can start doing moderate exercise, but you must get your doctor's approval before you can do so. It may take several months to return to your original physical condition.

8. Don’t carry weight

Women who have undergone cesarean section should not lift any heavy objects after delivery. Unfortunately, if you have a two or three year old, you can't hold him during this period. So, you should definitely ask someone to help take care of your older child.

9. Don’t drive

In the UK, doctors are likely to advise women who have had a caesarean section not to drive for five or six weeks because the turning of your body can be painful, especially when you brake suddenly. In China, although doctors may not have very clear advice in this regard, you may still wish to refer to the practices of British doctors. If you have any special conditions, be sure to consult your doctor.

10. Postpartum contraception

If you feel well after giving birth, you can resume sexual intercourse 4 to 6 weeks after giving birth with the doctor's consent. However, since many doctors in China recommend that it is safer to get pregnant again at least two years after a caesarean section, you must pay strict attention to postpartum contraception.

The above is an introduction to what to do if the cesarean section incision is tight. We must pay attention to such symptoms. At the same time, post-cesarean section care is also very important. Special attention should be paid to the usual diet. During the incision recovery period, eat more light and nutritious foods. At the same time, do not overeat, and eat small meals frequently.