Care of the scar after a cesarean
A few years ago the hospitalization after a cesarean was at least a week, however nowadays the times have been reduced a lot. Usually 3 or 4 days in the maternity, the woman is discharged , and the care of the wound is your responsibility. In any case, we should not forget that cesarean is a major s
A few years ago the hospitalization after a cesarean was at least a week, however nowadays the times have been reduced a lot. Usually 3 or 4 days in the maternity, the woman is discharged, and the care of the wound is your responsibility.In any case, we should not forget that
cesarean is a major surgery , although with a happy ending, since we have to reward our baby. With what the cares that we must have are not few, and we must not diminish importance to the cares that the mother needs.The woman who has undergone caesarean section must durante avoid domestic chores for a time
, lift weights (eye those women who have older children), drive, and any effort that increases intra-abdominal pressure, as it generates pain. Guidelines for caring for the scar after a cesarean deliveryThe wound does not require special care, the most important thing as any incision is to keep it clean and dry and follow these simple tips: La - The
we will wash with soap and water during the shower
, We dry it by tapping it with sterile gauze, without dragging it and leaving it a few minutes in the air. It is not advisable to cover it with dressings, but we must be careful with clothes, so that it does not get caught.
- In the hospital they may recommend the application of an antiseptic, usually chlorhexidine; that we will put after the shower. A - After 10 days, at the midwife's visit, gra the staples or points will be removedin the case that the woman has. Los - The
massage on the wound with rose hip
, after removing the stitches or staples, help to better healing, decrease the likelihood of keloids, adhesions ...
- It is very likely that the woman needs to take medication for the pain. We usually recommend that you take them, since they are safe for the baby if you breastfeed. They will also help you to be more comfortable without pain. - The incision is very painful with certain movements that increase the intra-abdominal pressure such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, going to the bathroom or just getting up or lying down in bed. We recommend that you take your hands to the wound, pressing to avoid pain in the area
. If there is a lot of pain with postural changes, it may be beneficial at first to use a tubular band, especially for cesarean sections; but only for 5 or 6 days. Since the prolonged use of these devices can have a negative effect.
