How to check the cesarean section incision

Most women choose cesarean section when giving birth, and they have to go back to the hospital to check the cesarean section incision for a period of time after the cesarean section, because many doctors are particularly irresponsible. When they sew stitches for women, it is likely that some thread ends or bacteria will be left in the wound, causing inflammation and pus in the incision of women. So how can we carefully check the cesarean section incision?

Caesarean section incision

Let's first take a look at this cesarean section wound. How long does it take to recover? Generally speaking, due to the large scope of the cesarean section wound, the surface wound can only be sutured 5-7 days after the operation, and the pain will slowly disappear after about 10 days. The incision on the uterine wall takes at least 4-6 weeks to fully recover.

Caesarean section incision

Some mothers have reported that their babies have been born for almost half a year, but why do they often feel pain and itching at the incision on their stomachs? In fact, this situation is quite common. This is because the scars left by caesarean sections take about 3-6 months to proliferate. The proliferation of fibrous tissue will gradually stop, the scar will gradually become flat and soft, and the color of the incision will gradually turn dark brown. At this time, the scar will also feel itchy and painful, and may even itch.

Especially when it is rainy, the temperature difference is large, and the air humidity changes greatly, the pain and itching will be more obvious. This is because the nerve endings around the scar can sensitively detect these environmental changes. Itching and pain are the signals transmitted by the nerve endings to the brain. However, mothers who have this situation should not worry too much. The itching feeling at the incision will gradually subside over time.

Caesarean section incision

In short, while cooperating with the doctor to perform local treatment on the incision, the key is to enhance the regeneration ability of tissue cells through self-conditioning and promote wound healing. Eat more foods that promote wound healing. Fat lipids are the basis of cell membranes and inflammatory mediators. If they are deficient, it will lead to wound healing defects. Supplement cod liver oil, protein, vitamin A, etc. when necessary to accelerate wound healing. Avoid eating spicy foods such as peppers, onions and garlic.

Caesarean section incision

During the recovery period of the cesarean section incision, the mother should also pay attention to the following points:

First, after a cesarean section, the anesthetic will lose its analgesic effect, and the mother will naturally feel pain at the incision. If the mother lies flat to rest, the pain of uterine contraction will be more severe. The mother can lie on her side with a quilt or blanket behind her back to reduce the pain.

Second, perform physical activities promptly after delivery. Practice turning over, sitting up, and getting out of bed and moving slowly 24 hours later. This can enhance gastrointestinal motility, exhaust gas as soon as possible, and prevent intestinal adhesion and thrombosis.

Third, during laparotomy, the intestines are stimulated, their normal functions are inhibited, and intestinal motility is relatively slow. You should fast within 6 hours after surgery, and then gradually increase your food intake. Do not eat too much.