How to deal with fever after cesarean section

Women are very weak after giving birth, especially after a caesarean section, which will have a greater impact on women and is very damaging to their vitality. It takes some time to adjust the body after a caesarean section. In addition, some women have abnormal problems after a caesarean section, such as fever. This situation also makes parents very worried. So how to deal with a fever after a caesarean section?

What should I do if I have a fever after a cesarean section?

Generally speaking, a fever after cesarean section that does not exceed 38 degrees is considered surgical fever and is caused by absorption. If the fever is caused by surgical fever, you can reduce it by drinking more boiled water or by covering yourself with a thick quilt to sweat. If the fever is caused by inflammation due to wound healing, it will generally subside within 2-3 days. However, mothers should not breastfeed their babies during this period, because breast milk with inflammation is not good for the baby.

If the temperature exceeds 38 degrees, there may be an infection in the body. The mother should go to the hospital for a physical examination in time and use antibiotics for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. If the fever is caused by a viral infection, such as influenza, the mother and baby need to be separated in time to avoid infection and affect the baby's normal growth.

The mother's body is generally weak after giving birth, so she needs to rest well and take good care of herself to speed up her recovery. Pay attention to wound care after delivery; mothers should wait until the gas is discharged before eating; and it is recommended to exercise as soon as possible after delivery, which is conducive to the body's recovery, but try not to pull the wound during activities; in terms of diet, do not eat spicy foods, such as peppers and garlic, which will irritate the wound.