How long does it take to defecate after cesarean section

Most women who choose cesarean section do so because of malposition of the fetus, old age of the mother, or large fetus. Since cesarean section is a surgical operation, how long will it take to defecate after a cesarean section? You can only eat after the body has a good circulation, so you can eat some liquid food after ventilation. You will usually have a bowel movement on the second or third day. At this time, you should pay attention to the wound and do not force it.

How long does it take to defecate after cesarean section

You should urinate on your own as soon as possible

Doctors usually place a urinary catheter in the mother before performing a cesarean section. This is to facilitate the operation and to ensure that the mother can urinate normally in case the bladder is accidentally damaged during the operation. 1-2 days after the operation, the effect of the anesthetic drug for the parturient gradually disappears and the parturient's urination function is gradually restored. At this time, the nurse will remove the catheter. Therefore, if the mother feels the urge to urinate after a caesarean section, she should try to urinate on her own. This way, the catheter will not stay in the body for too long, and the chance of bacterial infection will be reduced.

· Defecation within 6 days after cesarean section

If nothing unexpected happens, women who have undergone cesarean section will be able to defecate on their own about 6 days after the operation. If a woman cannot pass stool normally and smoothly after surgery, it is considered difficult to defecate. If the mother cannot defecate normally, then doing the following points may help with defecation.

1. In terms of choosing food, mothers who have undergone caesarean section can eat more green organic vegetables, drink plenty of water, and also drink some fruits that can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, such as honey water, bananas, etc.

2. Mothers should also do appropriate exercise after giving birth. For new mothers who have undergone caesarean section and have no complications, they can try to do some light indoor activities on the second day after giving birth. However, if the new mother shows any abnormal conditions, she should follow the doctor's advice and lie down in bed to rest, and should not get out of bed and walk around too early.

3. If a mother cannot defecate normally for a long time after giving birth, she must ask her obstetrician. She can take some Chinese patent medicine to relieve constipation.

Causes of difficulty defecating after cesarean section

If a woman cannot have a normal bowel movement within 6 days after surgery, it is considered to be difficult to defecate. Difficulties in defecation can cause great pain to the mother, and in severe cases, it may also cause complications such as abdominal distension and abdominal pain. So, what are the reasons for difficulty in defecation after cesarean section?

1. The incision left by the doctor when performing an episiotomy on the mother or using instruments to assist in delivery will cause great pain to the mother. Especially when repairing the perineum, if the operation is not careful, the rectum may be pierced. If it is not discovered and treated early, it will cause severe anal pain in the mother after the operation.

2. The mother's perineum is torn, especially if the mother has a third-degree tear of the perineum or an injury to the anus.

3. If the mother has hemorrhoids or rectal polyps, it may also cause difficulty in defecation after cesarean section.

4. If you have had frequent constipation in the past, especially for women who often suffer from constipation during pregnancy, it will generally continue after delivery.

5. Generally, women who stay in bed too long and do little exercise after giving birth are more likely to have difficulty defecating.

6. If the delivery time is long or the total labor process exceeds 24 hours (delayed labor), the mother will feel particularly tired after the second stage of labor and may have difficulty defecating.

7. The mother experiences abnormal pain in the incision after cesarean section.

8. The mother is overly nervous or lacks confidence in independent defecation, which leads to difficulty in defecation for a short period of time.

9. If a mother is injected with certain anesthetic drugs during delivery, which may restrict intestinal motility, it will eventually have an adverse effect on defecation.

10. Eating too much indigestible food before delivery, such as eggs, high-sugar foods, etc., and lack of vitamins and dietary fiber in the diet can also lead to postpartum constipation.

11. The mother consumes a lot of body fluids during the delivery process, sweats a lot after delivery, and fails to replenish water early, which leads to water and electrolyte imbalance, especially for mothers with low potassium.