How to care for the vertical incision from a cesarean section?

Nowadays, many friends choose cesarean section when giving birth. When performing cesarean section, the incision surface is generally selected according to the particularities of the female body. Usually horizontal incisions are the main ones, but sometimes vertical incisions appear. No matter which type of incision, special attention should be paid to care after the operation to avoid tearing of the wound during activities and to prevent infection.

The incision for cesarean section can be vertical or horizontal, but no matter which type of wound it is, it must be cleaned and cared for to promote the healing of the mother's incision.

So how should we take care of the incision from a cesarean section? Gynecologists remind all mothers to pay attention to the following points when caring for cesarean section wounds:

1. Carry out disinfection and cleaning, and do not let the wound get wet.

Mothers who have undergone cesarean section should follow the doctor's instructions and change the gauze and medicine on the incision regularly. When changing, first use a sanitary cotton ball dipped in 75% alcohol to wipe the area around the incision for disinfection, then apply medicine and tie gauze. Do not let the wound come into contact with water before it heals, so new mothers should not take a bath within 2 weeks after delivery to prevent water from contaminating the wound and causing infection and inflammation. You can wipe your body with a wet towel to relieve discomfort.

2. Eat more foods that are beneficial to wound healing.

The healing of incisions requires a lot of nutritional support, so mothers who have undergone cesarean section must ensure that they have rich nutrition after delivery. The nutrients needed for wound healing are mainly protein, trace elements zinc, iron, B vitamins and vitamin C. Mothers can supplement them by eating the following foods: fish, chicken, eggs containing high-quality protein and B vitamins, kelp and fungus rich in zinc, apples, oranges, strawberries rich in vitamin C, etc. In addition, propolis capsules and pollen tablets can also help wound healing, so you can eat some of them appropriately.

3. How to deal with incision discomfort

Mothers who have undergone cesarean section after delivery should pay attention to the incision. If there is a lot of exudate flowing out of the incision, they should tell the medical staff in time to deal with it. If you have been discharged from the hospital, you can drain the wound yourself with high-permeability saline gauze and flush it with saline, while increasing the frequency of dressing changes. If the exudation is severe, go to the hospital for treatment.

It is normal for the incision to itch. Never scratch it with your hands. You can apply some anti-itch ointment around the incision to relieve the pain.

The incision will begin to hurt after the anesthetic wears off, and the pain will not subside until 2-3 days later. If the pain persists and there are abnormal conditions, such as redness, swelling and heat of the incision, tingling when pressing the wound with your hand, and local fluctuations, it may be inflammation and suppuration, and you need to go to the hospital for treatment in time.

Women should try not to engage in particularly strenuous activities after a cesarean section. For about 3 days after delivery, it is best to stay in bed. You can also do some appropriate exercises at ordinary times, such as getting out of bed and walking, simple postpartum yoga, etc. At the same time, you should pay attention to your diet, which should be as light and nutritious as possible.