What are the precautions for caesarean section confinement

There are many problems in life, and we need good methods to solve some problems. When pregnant, women should pay attention to all aspects of themselves, especially the protection of the abdomen, which should be carried out comprehensively, so that there will be no harm to the growth of the fetus. In the early stages of pregnancy, women have more precautions to pay attention to, and it is best to follow the doctor's advice. What are the precautions for caesarean section confinement?

Nowadays, many women choose caesarean section when giving birth. This is a good choice, but there are many problems to pay attention to after choosing this method. What are the precautions for caesarean section confinement?

Caesarean section confinement matters needing attention:

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.

Through the above introduction, you will have some understanding of the precautions for the confinement period after a cesarean section. After choosing this delivery method, you must follow the above methods during the confinement period. This will not cause any harm to any aspects of the female body, and this approach is beneficial to the recovery of the female body.