How long does it take for a cesarean section incision to heal?

Giving birth naturally is quite painful for pregnant women, and the risk is higher for some women with small pelvises. But there is no need to worry too much, because medical conditions are better now and cesarean section is much safer than before, so people can choose cesarean section. Although cesarean section can make women suffer less during the delivery process, the wound will still be very painful after the anesthesia wears off. Good care must be taken during the later recovery process, otherwise there is a possibility of infection. How long does it take for a cesarean section incision to heal?

Since the cesarean section wound is relatively large, the epidermal wound can heal within 5-7 days after the operation, but it takes about 4-6 weeks to fully recover. For a woman's uterus to recover after childbirth, it must have regular, continuous, and rhythmic contractions. The lochia inside the uterus must be gradually discharged from the body through the contraction of the uterus, and the blood vessels on the wound surface of the uterus must be compressed to stop bleeding. As the lochia in the uterus gradually decreases, the uterus will gradually become smaller until it recovers. Generally, the wound will become a red scar in about a year and a half. It will feel hard and itchy on cloudy and rainy days. This is a chronic inflammation in the wound healing process. After a year and a half, it will basically turn into a white, soft scar. If the mother does not have a scar-prone constitution and recovers well after the operation, it will basically not be noticeable.

Care of wounds after cesarean section

After delivery, you should pay attention to turning over more often to promote the early recovery of the paralyzed intestinal muscle peristalsis function and expel the gas in the intestine as soon as possible. 12 hours after the operation, you can drink some senna leaf water to help relieve abdominal distension. Do not get the wound wet or dirty before it heals. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately and apply iodine to disinfect it. Before coughing, laughing or getting out of bed, use your hands and a belly band to secure the wound area. When getting out of bed, lie on your side first, use your hands to support your body to get up, and avoid sitting up directly with abdominal strength. You can take a shower one week after the operation, but you can take a sponge bath before that.

After a cesarean section, new mothers should adopt a semi-recumbent position and turn over more often. This will promote the discharge of lochia, avoid lochia accumulation in the uterine cavity, cause infection and affect uterine reduction, and also facilitate the healing of the uterine incision. Keep the wound clean and hygienic to avoid wound infection. Avoid exposing the wound to direct sunlight, which will darken the scar. If there are scabs, do not scratch them with your hands, let them fall off naturally.