Early stage of cesarean section incision inflammation

Caesarean section is a common method of delivery. If the pregnant woman is not suitable for natural delivery or the fetus is too large, doctors will generally recommend a caesarean section. If the wound is not properly cared for after a caesarean section, the incision may become inflamed, and in severe cases it may cause exudation and pus discharge from the wound. Therefore, pregnant women and their families should pay attention to wound care. So, what is the early stage of cesarean section incision inflammation like? In the early stages of inflammation, the main symptoms are redness, swelling, heat and pain around the incision.

Initial reaction to cesarean section incision inflammation

If you do not change the dressing on time after surgery and do not keep the wound clean, secondary bacterial infection may occur in rare cases. The main manifestation is inflammatory reaction, namely local redness, swelling, heat and pain, and it is necessary to go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of a regular hospital for cleaning and dressing treatment. Severe cases require effective antibiotic treatment. During this period, the diet should be light, eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

Key points for care in the first 3 days after cesarean section

1. The day after delivery

After undergoing such a physically demanding operation, although the mother's maternal instinct is to take care of the newborn baby, what she needs most is to rest more to restore her strength. You can receive nutrient solution within six hours after delivery, and then you can eat more to replenish your strength and increase your nutrition.

2. Second day after delivery

(1) Get out of bed and move around

On this day, the doctor will remove the urinary catheter for the mother. The mother should try to get up and move around and not stay in bed, otherwise the blood will not circulate, which may easily lead to deep phlebitis in the lower limbs. Getting out of bed is a very difficult thing. The mother can first move her limbs in bed, then try to stand up by herself, and finally try to get out of bed and move around in a small range. Do not exercise too quickly or too much.

(2) Breastfeeding contractions

On this day, the mother's pain pump will also be removed, so the mother will feel the pain caused by uterine contractions when the baby is feeding, and it is these contractions that prompt the uterus to return to its original shape. Pain that is not too severe is normal and the mother needs to be patient.

(3) Cleaning the sweat from the mattress

Puerperal sweat is also a normal phenomenon. This is because a large amount of water is retained in the body of the mother during pregnancy, and now she sweats in this form. In order to ensure the body is clean, the mother needs to change clothes frequently, preferably once a day. At the same time, ask the nurse to help clean the vulva to avoid bacterial infection.

(4) Infusion

At this time, the mother will also supplement direct nutrition through infusion and inject antibiotics to prevent wound infection.

3. Day 3 after delivery

(1) Wound dressing change

On this day, the doctor will come to check the incision of the mother and change the dressing on the incision, which will inevitably cause some discomfort to the mother. The doctor mainly observes whether the incision is red, swollen, inflamed or bleeding.

(2) Breast massage

Breast engorgement usually occurs between one and two days after delivery. This is the most difficult and important stage, which will cause considerable pain and discomfort to the mother. However, in order for the baby to get enough nutrition, the mother must persevere and, if necessary, gently massage the breasts to keep the milk ducts unblocked.

(3) Clean the body

On this day, the mother can finally wash her hair, but she must wash it in a warm room. She can also wipe her body with hot water. Also remember to brush your teeth to keep them clean. One week after the surgery, you can take a shower in a bathroom with a higher temperature. Whenever possible, be careful to avoid touching the blade.

How to eat after cesarean section

1. Fasting first

Fasting means not eating within six hours after surgery. After just having surgery, the gastrointestinal tract cannot function normally and intestinal motility is slower than usual. If you eat at this time, it will cause constipation, which is not conducive to postoperative recovery.

2. Nutritional supplements

Six hours after the operation, the mother can eat to supplement nutrition. The appropriate food for the first three days after the operation is very particular:

(1) First day after surgery

During this period, it is suitable for mothers to eat non-solid foods, such as porridge, fish soup and boiled eggs, but do not eat too much at one time. The number of meals can be increased to six to eight times a day.

(2) The second day after surgery

It is suitable to eat semi-liquid food, such as noodles, noodle soup, etc., which can be eaten 4 to 5 times a day.

(3) Three days after surgery

After the third day, the mother's diet can return to normal. Just eat foods that are easily digestible and rich in nutrients such as protein and vitamins.

3. Not suitable for eating

Soy products such as soy milk and foods such as sweet potatoes are not suitable for postpartum women, because they will increase the burden on the intestines, cause abdominal distension, make it difficult for fresh surgical incisions to heal, and increase pain.