How long does it take for the caesarean section scar to stop hurting?

Although a cesarean section will not cause much pain during the delivery process because the doctor will inject anesthetics into the female body, it is very painful after delivery because the female body is in a recovery period and the cesarean section will cause scars on the female body. The main pain in women who have undergone caesarean section is caused by the caesarean section scar. How long does it take for the scar left after a caesarean section to stop hurting?

The postpartum recovery time for a cesarean section is longer than that for a vaginal birth, and the damage to the body is relatively greater. After a caesarean section, the duration of wound pain varies from person to person. Generally, the pain will go away within ten days. Because a cesarean section does not just cause this one wound on the belly, there are also incisions in the lower part of the uterus, the rectus abdominis muscle layer, the anterior sheath layer, and the peritoneum layer. It's just that these incisions cannot be seen in the belly. It is completely normal if pressing the area above the wound below the belly button hurts more than pressing the incision. Generally speaking, if the lochia is normal, pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much. It usually takes about half a year for the cesarean section wound to be completely healed without pain even when pressed.

Regardless of whether it is a cesarean section or a natural birth, science advocates that the best time to restore body shape is within six months after delivery, but this seems a bit difficult for us in real life! In fact, the body shape will slowly recover after a cesarean section. If you are breastfeeding, for the sake of the baby's food, it is recommended that the mother do not lose weight. As long as they are weaned, their body shape will recover quickly. There are many things to pay attention to when recovering after a cesarean section, such as eating a reasonable diet, being in a good mood, and exercising regularly. These must be taken seriously and must not be neglected, which will create hidden dangers for recovery after a cesarean section and affect your health.

In short, the pain of normal delivery lasts within 24 hours during childbirth, while the pain of caesarean section lasts 10 days, half a month, 3 months or even half a year after 24 hours. It usually takes about half a year to make the cesarean section wound completely painless even when pressed.