What should I pay attention to when I have abdominal pain after cesarean section?

Having a baby is a major event in life and also a turning point for women. There will always be some changes in the body shape. After a cesarean section, everyone will also have some other complications. Some people will experience abdominal pain after cesarean section. So what should you pay attention to if you have abdominal pain after cesarean section? Let us introduce some precautions below.

It is not advisable to lie flat: After the operation, the effect of the anesthetic disappears and the mother feels pain in the wound. The lying position is most sensitive to the pain of uterine contraction, so she should lie on her side with the body at an angle of 20-30 degrees to the bed, and put a quilt or blanket behind her to reduce the vibration and pulling pain of the incision when the body moves.

It is not advisable to lie still: After consciousness is restored after the operation, limb activities should be carried out. After 24 hours, you should practice turning over, sitting up, and getting out of bed and moving slowly. This can enhance gastrointestinal motility, expel gas as soon as possible, and prevent intestinal adhesion and thrombosis from causing embolism in other parts of the body.

Do not eat too much: eating too much after cesarean section will cause abdominal distension and increased abdominal pressure, which will hinder recovery. Therefore, you should not eat or drink water within 6 hours after the operation, and then gradually increase your food intake.

Timely bowel movements: After a cesarean section, due to the pain, the mother is afraid to exert force on the abdomen, and urination and defecation cannot be excreted in time, which can easily cause urinary retention and constipation. Therefore, after the operation, the mother should urinate and defecate in time according to her usual habits.

Prevent colds: Colds and coughs can affect wound healing, and severe coughs can even cause wound tears. Pregnant women who have caught a cold should take medication promptly.

The above are some precautions regarding abdominal pain after cesarean section. You need to pay more attention to your daily living habits, sleep, and daily diet. For your own health and for your body to recover faster, the above methods cannot be ignored. Only by grasping these precautions can you ensure that your body recovers faster.