How many days after cesarean section can I take a bath

my country has always had a tradition of confinement after childbirth, which states that women should rest well within a month after giving birth, and be careful not to go into cold water, wash their hair or take a bath, etc., to avoid catching a cold during the confinement period. However, with the development of science, we have widely realized that the traditional way of confinement after childbirth still has many bad habits. For example, not taking a bath can easily allow bacteria to grow and increase the risk of infection, which is a very undesirable behavior. Therefore, it is still necessary to take a bath during the confinement period. So how many days after cesarean section can you take a bath? Let me give you a brief introduction below.

After a cesarean section, the abdomen needs to be sutured. Some hospitals use cosmetic sutures that can be absorbed by the skin, while some hospitals use surgical sutures directly, which need to be removed after the operation. No matter which suture is used, a gauze should be covered on it for one week after the operation to prevent infection. During this period, you must not take a bath and the abdomen must not be exposed to water. Then go to the hospital for surgery to remove the stitches seven days later. The doctor will change the gauze to cover it again, and then tell you not to get wet for another seven days.

Therefore, taking into account the first seven days of wound healing time and the last seven days of healing time, you cannot take a bath within 14 days after surgery to prevent wound infection. During this period, you must also pay attention to avoid excessive sweating. You can start taking a bath after 14 days, but it is best to boil tap water and then cool it before using it to prevent bacteria in the water from infecting the wound. Also, take a shower instead of a sitz bath.

Therefore, if you have a cesarean section, it is not recommended to take a bath within 14 days of the operation. During this time, the belly should not be exposed to water. For other areas, you can wet a towel and wipe them simply. Then, after 14 days, you can take a bath when the wound has almost healed. However, if you take a bath during the confinement period, it is recommended to use boiled water, which is cleaner and more hygienic.