How to quickly pass gas after cesarean section

Before undergoing a cesarean section, the mother and her family must learn about the relevant knowledge about cesarean section so that they can make the corresponding mental preparations and recover their bodies better. During the cesarean section, the mother's gastrointestinal system will be stimulated, so after the cesarean section, the mother's gastrointestinal system will also show obvious abnormalities. And the doctor will also tell the mother to exhaust gas as soon as possible, so how should the gas be exhausted after a caesarean section?

Reasons for exhaust after cesarean section

Generally, after giving birth, doctors will carefully tell mothers to expel gas as soon as possible to prevent intestinal adhesions. In addition, mothers who undergo cesarean section will experience abdominal distension after the operation. This is because the intestines will be irritated and intestinal motility will be weakened during the operation. It will take 1-2 days for the intestinal function to recover. If the gas has been discharged, it proves that the mother's intestines have begun to recover their peristaltic function and she can eat some food appropriately. However, if you do not pass gas within 48 hours, you should see a doctor for examination and treatment.

Methods to promote gas discharge

1. Chinese herbal medicine decoction for exhaust: This is a very good way to help mothers exhaust gas after childbirth. You can boil some herbs such as green tangerine peel, scutellaria baicalensis, and amomum villosum and take it within 6 hours after the operation.

2. Enema: This thing can help mothers lubricate the intestines, promote intestinal peristalsis, and speed up the discharge of gas after delivery.

3. Massage the abdomen: Mothers who have undergone cesarean section will have wounds, but family members can also help gently massage the abdomen from top to bottom, once every 2-3 hours, each time for 10-20 minutes. This can not only help expel gas, but also help expel lochia from the body.

4. Get out of bed and move around as soon as possible: It is very helpful for the mother to get out of bed and move around after giving birth. Because mothers who have undergone cesarean section still have wounds on their bodies, so just walking a few steps will be enough. If the mother really cannot walk, she can choose to turn over more often in bed. This can help exhaust gas and prevent adhesion of internal organs.

The mother's discharge of gas after childbirth is a sign of recovery of intestinal function, so you must pay close attention to it. Moreover, the mother's body is weak after giving birth. She should try to do less strenuous exercises, get more rest and adjust her diet. This is effective for the mother's physical recovery. The family members around her should also pay more attention to the mother's health.