How many hours after cesarean section is the exhaust gas? What are the methods to exhaust gas after cesarean section?

We all know that cesarean section is a common way of delivery, and many pregnant mothers will choose cesarean section when giving birth. Cesarean section is very particular, and there will be many precautions, especially after delivery. Many mothers need to exhaust gas after delivery, so how long after cesarean section can the gas be exhausted? Let's take a closer look!

How long does it take to pass gas after cesarean section?

Normally, gas is discharged on the 1st or 2nd day after surgery, but some mothers discharge gas on the same day after surgery, and some discharge gas on the 4th day after surgery. There are certain differences. Getting out of bed and walking more after cesarean section can promote the recovery of intestinal function and promote gas discharge. Studies have shown that chewing gum can promote gas discharge.

Because cesarean section surgery can irritate the mother's stomach and intestines, slowing down gastrointestinal motility, which can easily cause intestinal obstruction and abdominal distension, so these gases need to be discharged after delivery to restore intestinal function.

In summary, the discharge of gas after cesarean section indicates that intestinal function has recovered. Most mothers will pass gas on the 1st or 2nd day after surgery. Getting out of bed and moving around more and chewing gum after surgery can help pass gas.

How to quickly pass gas after cesarean section

1. Get out of bed and walk around as soon as possible

After a caesarean section, pregnant mothers should get out of bed and walk around as soon as possible, which can help the stomach and intestines digest and expel gas faster.

Generally, you can do some proper activities in bed 24 hours after delivery. If it does not hurt, you can get out of bed and move around. More activities can promote gas discharge, digestion and gastrointestinal motility. If it hurts so much that you cannot get out of bed, do some bed exercises.

2. Massage your abdomen

Massaging the abdomen and stomach after childbirth can also help to expel gas. However, since the mother's wound has not yet healed, the force must be gentle when massaging the abdomen and stomach. If you feel uncomfortable, stop immediately.

3. Hot towel compress

After a cesarean section, you can also use a hot towel to compress. Place the hot towel on your lower abdomen, but do not touch the wound, and gently massage it 3 times a day to promote gas discharge.

4. Drink radish

You can drink some radish water 6-8 hours after a caesarean section to help expel gas.

Dietary considerations after cesarean section

1. After a cesarean section, the mother will have severe pain that will affect her appetite. In addition, her gastrointestinal function has not yet recovered and her gastrointestinal motility is still slow. She should choose liquid food, such as porridge, lotus root powder, etc. after the gas is exhausted; then change to semi-liquid food, such as porridge, noodle soup, etc.; the diet will gradually return to normal, and do not consume greasy and milk-inducing foods such as chicken soup and broth too early.

2. After a cesarean section, the mother should avoid eating foods that easily produce gas, such as sugar, beans, milk, etc., to prevent abdominal bloating.

3. Avoid eating too much to prevent constipation and increased abdominal pressure, which are not conducive to recovery.

4. You can eat more foods that are beneficial to wound healing, such as protein and collagen, vitamin A and vitamin C, which can help promote wound healing.