How many days should the gauze be removed from the cesarean section incision?

We all know that cesarean section requires incision, and there will undoubtedly be an incision after giving birth. However, in order to prevent other things from touching the wound, it is necessary to wrap the wound with gauze. So, how long does it take to remove the gauze bandage on the cesarean section incision? Next we discuss time.

The gauze on the cesarean section incision can usually be removed 2 to 3 days after the stitches are removed, but the actual amount varies from person to person. Maybe some pregnant mothers are unable to give birth naturally for one reason or another and choose to have a cesarean section. Nowadays, due to the advancement of anesthesia technology, intravenous injection technology, and surgical treatment, the risk factors of cesarean section have been greatly reduced. But cesarean section is, after all, another incision made in the abdomen, which generally includes longitudinal incision, transverse incision, retroperitoneal incision and other types of operations. No matter which operation is performed, seven layers must be cut and seven layers sutured. Only when the layers are aligned and neat can the wound heal well.

The sutures on the cesarean section incision can be removed 5 to 7 days after the operation. Because the incision of a cesarean section is relatively large, you must be extremely careful in postpartum conditioning. Because the surgical wound is very large, the sutures or skin clips of the cesarean section wound can be removed 5 to 7 days after the operation. However, it takes about five to six weeks to recover. If the wound is well cared for, the recovery period can be shortened. The care standards for both perineal incisions and laparotomy wounds are basically the same, but due to the different locations, different methods must be used to promote wound healing. Therefore, the stitches on the cesarean section incision can be removed 5 to 7 days after the operation.

How to provide medical care after removing the gauze packing during cesarean section?

Cesarean section is to make another incision in the abdomen, which generally includes longitudinal section, transverse section, retroperitoneal section and other types of operations. Nowadays, lower abdominal transverse section is generally used for cesarean section, which has relatively little damage and beautiful scars. No matter what kind of surgery you do, you need to cut seven layers and sew seven layers. Only when the layers are aligned and neat can the wound heal well. How to provide medical care after removing the gauze during a cesarean section? How big are the risks of a cesarean section? Let’s take a look with Baibai Safety Network.

After the operation, good hygiene and medical care should be carried out, because the resistance of pregnant women after cesarean section is low. If hygiene is not paid attention to, it is easy to cause infection. If the wound is infected, it will naturally affect the recovery of the wound and the actual effect after recovery. The most common is the appearance of raised scars after infection and inflammation. Therefore, in addition to daily brushing, the perineum pad should be replaced in time, and daily necessities should be disinfected and washed frequently. There is no need to shower before the stitches are removed, but you can take a sponge bath. When the wound is about to heal, remember not to tear off the scab on the wound forcibly.

The diet should be well adjusted, which not only plays an important role in the recovery of the body after surgery, but is also very important for the healing of wounds. Foods that are easy to digest should be eaten. After the surgery, you can eat nutritious food like a normal pregnant woman, and drink more fish head soup and bone soup. These soups are rich in protein and high-quality protein, which have a good effect on wound healing. Pigeon soup is also very effective in healing wounds, and you can drink it more often after surgery.

After the operation, you should carry out some necessary activities immediately. You cannot lie flat all day long. Moderate exercise in the early stage also has a certain effect on wound healing. But remember not to lift objects for a short time after the operation, reduce abdominal pressure, and be careful in sleeping, sitting and standing postures. Try to avoid causing abdominal pressure to avoid touching the wound and causing cracking and infection, which is not conducive to healing.

Once the wound shows partial redness, swelling, heat, cracking, or purulent secretions, or has a fever (even if your wound looks good), you must go to the hospital for a physical examination as soon as possible. It is important to learn more about the basic knowledge of childbirth for pregnant women.