How to care for the cesarean section incision

Natural birth and cesarean section are both common methods of delivery. However, in recent years, many women have chosen cesarean section for various reasons. After a cesarean section, there will be a cesarean incision on our body. Many women do not know how to care for this incision, which causes the incision to fail to heal. Below we will introduce some specific care measures for cesarean section incisions. I hope you can understand them.

How to care for the wound after a cesarean section to make it recover faster? Cesarean section is a surgical delivery method. The cesarean section scar will begin to proliferate about 2 to 3 weeks after the surgical incision has formed. The proliferative period lasts about 3 to 6 months, and the proliferation of fibrous tissue gradually stops. The scar will gradually become flat and soft, and the color will be dark brown.

Therefore, special attention should be paid when caring. 1. Change the wound dressing frequently and keep the wound and the surrounding area clean and dry. 2. Protect the scab on the incision after surgery. Removing the scab too early will take away the epidermal cells that are still in the repair stage, and even tear off the dermal tissue, causing itching in the wound. 3. When resting, it is best to lie on your side with your body slightly bent to reduce tension on the abdominal wall. 4. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can apply some topical medications, such as Fuqingsong, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, etc. 5. Keep the scar clean at all times, wipe off sweat in time, and do not wash with hot water. 6. After the stitches are removed, avoid strenuous exercise, excessive extension or lateral flexion of the body. 7. Improve your diet appropriately and eat more fruits, eggs, lean meat, pork skin and other foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and amino acids. Avoid eating spicy foods such as peppers, onions, and garlic.

Caesarean section scars can be repaired, and different repair methods will be used depending on the type of scar. In addition, after a cesarean section scar appears, in addition to repair surgery, the following methods can also be used to reduce the cesarean section scar: 1. Apply some topical medications such as Fuqingshuang, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, etc. to relieve itching. 2. Do not remove the scab on the incision too early after surgery. Removing the scab too early and forcefully will take away the epidermal cells that are still in the repair stage, or even tear off the dermal tissue, and stimulate itching of the wound. 3. Improve your diet and eat more fruits, eggs, lean meat, pork skin and other foods rich in vitamins C, E and essential amino acids. These foods can promote blood circulation and improve epidermal metabolism. Avoid eating spicy foods such as chili peppers, onions and garlic. 4. Avoid exposure to sunlight to prevent ultraviolet stimulation and pigmentation. 5. Keep the scar clean and hygienic, wipe off sweat in time, do not scratch it with your hands, rub the scar with clothes or use water to relieve itching, so as not to aggravate local irritation, promote inflammatory reaction of connective tissue, and cause further itching.

The above introduces the care measures for cesarean section incisions, as well as some precautions after cesarean section, which we need to understand clearly. I hope I can help you in life, and I wish you all a happy life!