How should cesarean section wounds be cared for?

In recent years, the rate of cesarean section has been rising, and more and more pregnant women are choosing cesarean section. Although cesarean section can reduce the pain of pregnant women during childbirth, postpartum wound care is a big trouble. In addition, the wound caused by cesarean section is large, and many women do not know how to deal with it during the recovery period. Below, the editor will answer the question of how to care for cesarean section wounds.

1. Carry out disinfection and cleaning, and do not let the wound get wet.

Mothers who have undergone cesarean section should follow the doctor's instructions and change the gauze and medicine on the incision regularly. When changing, first use a sanitary cotton ball dipped in 75% alcohol to wipe the area around the incision for disinfection, then apply medicine and tie gauze. Do not let the wound come into contact with water before it heals, so new mothers should not take a bath within 2 weeks after delivery to prevent water from contaminating the wound and causing infection and inflammation. You can wipe your body with a wet towel to relieve discomfort.

2. Eat more foods that are beneficial to wound healing.

The healing of incisions requires a lot of nutritional support, so mothers who have undergone cesarean section must ensure that they have rich nutrition after delivery. The nutrients needed for wound healing are mainly protein, trace elements zinc, iron, B vitamins and vitamin C. Mothers can supplement them by eating the following foods: fish, chicken, eggs containing high-quality protein and B vitamins, kelp and fungus rich in zinc, apples, oranges, strawberries rich in vitamin C, etc. In addition, propolis capsules and pollen tablets can also help wound healing, so you can eat some of them appropriately.

3. How to deal with incision discomfort

Mothers who have undergone cesarean section after delivery should pay attention to the incision. If there is a lot of exudate flowing out of the incision, they should tell the medical staff in time to deal with it. If you have been discharged from the hospital, you can drain the wound yourself with high-permeability saline gauze and flush it with saline, while increasing the frequency of dressing changes. If the exudation is severe, go to the hospital for treatment.

The above is the wound care method after cesarean section. Some women feel that the wound is slightly itchy and can't help scratching it with their hands. This is wrong and it is easy to cause bacterial infection. You can apply some anti-itching ointment around the wound to relieve it. If the inflamed area of ​​the wound is large, you can take oral antibiotics appropriately. Also, pay attention to changing the dressing frequently, and pay attention to properly adjusting your diet and rest.