What to do if you have stomach pain 20 days after cesarean section

Many pregnant women now prefer to have a caesarean section to give birth to their children. Generally speaking, natural childbirth is more painful during delivery, but caesarean section is more troublesome after delivery, after all, it is also an operation. There will be some pain in the wound after a caesarean section, but this is generally normal. If it is serious, you should go to the hospital for a check-up. Here are some things to note.

1. The mother's abdominal wound will be painful after the operation, but the pain is bearable. If the pain is unbearable, ask a doctor to check whether there is hematoma in the abdominal wall.

2. Vaginal bleeding will occur after the operation, and the amount of bleeding should not exceed the amount of menstruation. If there is excessive bleeding, you should report it to the doctor, find out the cause in time, and receive treatment to avoid excessive blood loss.

3. Please note: Sit on the first day; you can go to the ground to urinate and defecate after the catheter is removed on the second day, and urinate every 3 hours, because an overswollen bladder will affect the normal contraction of the uterus and may cause postpartum hemorrhage; on the third day, you can practice pacing indoors with the help of a wall. If you feel dizzy or uncomfortable, rest immediately to avoid falling.

4. The abdominal wound is usually folded 7 days after the operation. After the stitches are removed, press the sides of the wound with your hands when coughing to prevent the wound from being shaken open.

5. Pay special attention to hygiene after the operation. In addition to washing your face, brushing your teeth, washing your hands before meals, after defecation, and before breastfeeding every day, you should also keep the wound clean.

6.Diet after surgery can be determined according to the surgical situation. Usually, you can eat liquid soft food such as rice soup, egg soup, lotus root powder, soy milk powder, etc. 6 hours after the operation. Eat 5-6 times a day, and do not eat too much at each meal to prevent indigestion or intestinal obstruction. The diet should be supplemented with high-protein foods such as eggs, chicken, lean pork, etc. to facilitate wound recovery. You can eat fruits to supplement vitamins. If you have dry stools, you can eat some bananas to help with bowel movements.

After a caesarean section, pregnant women need to rest, supplement many kinds of nutrients, and pay attention to rest. Normal abdominal pain can be tolerated to a certain extent, but if it is excessive, the above measures should be taken. Pay attention to your baby while also paying attention to yourself. Don't ignore your own body for the sake of your baby. The confinement period is very important for girls.