How long does it take for the cesarean section incision to not hurt?

Compared with natural birth, the pain of cesarean section will last longer and cause greater harm to the body. How long the pain from a cesarean section incision lasts varies from person to person. The shortest is usually a dozen days, while the longest can last as long as half a year. Therefore, after a cesarean section, mothers should pay attention to the protection and cleaning of the incision to prevent infection or rupture. They should also pay attention to dietary adjustments and avoid losing weight too early.

How long does it take for the cesarean section incision to not hurt?

The postpartum recovery time for a cesarean section is longer than that for a vaginal birth, and the damage to the body is relatively greater. After a caesarean section, the duration of wound pain varies from person to person. Generally, the pain will go away within ten days. Because a cesarean section does not just cause this one wound on the belly, there are also incisions in the lower part of the uterus, the rectus abdominis muscle layer, the anterior sheath layer, and the peritoneum layer. It's just that these incisions cannot be seen in the belly. It is completely normal if pressing the area above the wound below the belly button hurts more than pressing the incision. Generally speaking, if the lochia is normal, pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much. It usually takes about half a year for the cesarean section wound to be completely healed without pain even when pressed.

Postpartum body recovery time

Regardless of whether it is a cesarean section or a natural birth, science advocates that the best time to restore body shape is within six months after delivery, but this seems a bit difficult for us in real life! In fact, the body shape will slowly recover after a cesarean section. If you are breastfeeding, for the sake of the baby's food, it is recommended that the mother do not lose weight. As long as they are weaned, their body shape will recover quickly. There are many things to pay attention to when recovering after a cesarean section, such as eating a reasonable diet, being in a good mood, and exercising regularly. These must be taken seriously and must not be neglected, which will create hidden dangers for recovery after a cesarean section and affect your health.

How long does postpartum pain last?

The pain of normal delivery lasts for 24 hours, while the pain of caesarean section lasts for 10 days, half a month, 3 months or even half a year after 24 hours. It usually takes about half a year to make the cesarean section wound completely painless even when pressed.

What are the benefits of caesarean section

1. Comprehensive consideration of factors concerning the expectant mother and fetus is more conducive to caesarean section. Due to reasons of the fetus or the expectant mother, some expectant mothers are unable to give birth vaginally, or when natural birth may threaten the safety of the expectant mother or newborn (fetus), such as malposition of the fetus, fetal asphyxia, the fetus is too large to be delivered, or the expectant mother suffers from pregnancy complications, cesarean section should be given priority.

2. Caesarean section will be smoother. The indications for cesarean section are clear and the operation is relatively mature. Under the effect of anesthesia, the operation will generally go smoothly.

3. Reduce labor pains. Many expectant mothers cannot fully open their cervix during delivery. If an elective cesarean section is performed at this time, it can reduce the pain of the expectant mother.