What is routine care after a cesarean section?

More and more women choose cesarean section when giving birth, but cesarean section is very harmful to women's bodies. I believe everyone has a certain understanding of this, so postoperative care for cesarean section becomes even more important, because if you don't adjust it well, it will definitely have an impact on your body, and it may also cause you to develop a chronic illness, so you must pay attention to understanding this knowledge.

Adhere to fluid replacement to prevent blood concentration and thrombosis: Pregnant women consume more and eat less during the trial labor period, which leads to blood concentration. In addition, the blood is highly coagulable during pregnancy, so it is easy to form blood clots, induce pulmonary embolism, and cause sudden death.

Therefore, intravenous infusion is often given within three days after surgery to replenish water and correct dehydration. In addition, you can eat some liquid foods such as stewed eggs, egg drop soup, lotus root powder, etc. six hours after the operation. The second day after the operation is usually normal and you can eat semi-liquid food such as porridge and crucian carp soup.

Early mobility: This is an important measure to prevent intestinal adhesion, thrombosis and sudden death. After the anesthesia wears off, the muscles of the upper and lower limbs can be contracted and relaxed, and you can get up and move around six hours after the operation. This can promote blood flow and intestinal activity, prevent thrombosis, and prevent intestinal adhesion.

Pay attention to vaginal bleeding: Caesarean section will cause more uterine bleeding. Family members should check the amount of vaginal bleeding from time to time. If it exceeds the menstrual amount, they should notify the doctor and take timely measures to stop the bleeding.

Prevent abdominal wounds from splitting: When coughing, feeling nauseous or vomiting, press down on both sides of the wound to prevent the stitches from breaking.

Urinate promptly: The indwelling urinary catheter is usually removed after the fluid replacement is completed on the second day after surgery, and urination should be done promptly 3-4 hours after removal. If you cannot urinate in bed, you should get up and go to the toilet. If you still cannot urinate, you should tell your doctor until you can urinate freely.

As long as you pay enough attention to your body and follow the editor's methods to regulate your body, your body will soon recover. If possible, it is recommended that you give birth naturally, because a normal birth will not only not leave scars on you, but will also be good for your child, and it will be better to regulate your body after giving birth.