How long does it take for the uterine wound to heal after cesarean section?

Compared with natural birth, cesarean section has some disadvantages, such as greater damage to the uterus. After all, cesarean section requires incision of the uterus. Therefore, mothers who have had a caesarean section should pay special attention to the regulation of the uterus after giving birth, eat more foods that are good for the uterus, and avoid getting pregnant in the short term. So, how to recover from cesarean section? How long does it take for the cesarean section wound to heal?

Under normal circumstances, the outer wound of cesarean section can be healed within 5-7 days, and there will be no obvious pain within about 10 days. The repair of the uterus takes 3-6 weeks. After the operation, the scar will begin to grow about two to three weeks after the operation, and some parts will appear red, purple, hard and protrude from the skin surface. Scars will shrink and fade within 6 weeks after surgery. Generally speaking, a bright red scar will appear on the cesarean section wound in about half a year. There will be obvious convex marks when touched, and it will itch on rainy days. This is an inflammation during the wound healing period. After a year and a half, it basically turns into a soft white scar. If the mother does not have a scar-prone constitution and recovers well from the operation, generally no scar will be visible.

Caesarean section uterine wound medical care matters:

(1) The wound after cesarean section does not need to be exposed too early.

The wound after cesarean section should not be exposed too early, otherwise the epidermal cells that are still in the repair stage may be carried away, and even the dermis may be damaged, which will irritate the wound and cause itching, the wound will become malignant, and the scar will be very obvious, making the wound even uglier.

(2) Apply some topical medication to relieve itching.

Mothers should not apply certain medicines to avoid skin allergies. Especially for new mothers who are exclusively breastfeeding, the wrong medicine will affect the secretion of milk, thus endangering the health of the baby.

(3) Keeping the uterine wound clean and dry can effectively prevent infection and promote wound healing.

Mothers should always pay attention to and take care of scars: keep the wound and surrounding skin clean, do not use boiling water to clean, wipe off sweat in time in summer to prevent sweat from irritating the wound, and prevent the wound from freezing in winter. Maintaining normal blood circulation can promote rapid wound healing.

(4) Improve your diet and eat more fruits and eggs.

Scar care needs to start from the details, not only from external care, but also from improving diet. Eat more fruits, eggs, lean meat, and other foods rich in vitamin C and E. These foods contain carbohydrates that can help wound healing. In addition, do not eat spicy foods such as chili peppers, onions, garlic, etc., otherwise it is easy to stimulate pigmentation and cause itching and itching pain of the uterine wound.