Why do you need to press the belly during cesarean section?

I believe many people have heard of cesarean section, but they are not particularly clear about the specific implementation process of cesarean section. Women who have experienced cesarean section will know that generally after a cesarean section, doctors and nurses will press the woman’s belly. Although many people have experienced this, most women don't know what pressing the belly is all about. So why do women have to apply pressure to their bellies after a cesarean section?

Generally, after the baby is born and comes down from the operating table, the doctor or nurse needs to press the belly. Pressing the belly is actually pressing the fundus of the uterus. The main function is to promote uterine contraction so that lochia can be discharged quickly from the body. Because cesarean section is more likely to cause poor uterine contraction, uterine cavity blood accumulation and other phenomena, which will affect uterine contraction. In severe cases, it may also cause adverse conditions such as heavy bleeding. Therefore, in order to prevent these adverse conditions, the fundus of the uterus should be pressed in time. As long as you cooperate with an experienced doctor or nurse to press the abdomen, no adverse conditions will occur.

Through the above explanation, you can understand the importance of pressing the abdomen after cesarean section. The pressing areas are mainly above and below the navel. A sandbag must be pressed on the incision. This can reduce the occurrence of bleeding from the abdominal wound. You should lie on your back with a pillow to rest within six hours after the operation. After six hours, you can lie on your side appropriately. You cannot lie prone to rest for a short period of time to avoid affecting the recovery of the uterus and wound. After the operation, family members and doctors should pay close attention to the amount of bleeding. If the amount of bleeding is relatively large, you must check and treat it in time to prevent any accidents. During this period, you should gradually add some liquid or semi-liquid food to promote digestion and physical recovery.

You should pay more attention to rest after a caesarean section. You must not do strenuous exercise in a short period of time to avoid affecting your body's recovery to a healthy state. You should pay more attention to the combination of work and rest. Although you can get out of bed and move around the second day after the operation, the activity time should not be too long and the activity distance should not be too far. It is advisable not to feel tired. You should also eat more nutritious food on a regular basis.