Pictures of cesarean section recovery

During childbirth, women may choose a cesarean section due to health conditions or personal preferences. A cesarean section will leave a wound on the body, which will take some time to heal. Some pregnant women hope that the cesarean section wound will heal as soon as possible so that they will not be able to bear the pain caused by the wound and can focus more on taking care of the baby. So, how to recover after a cesarean section?

How to recover quickly from cesarean section wound

1. After the operation, the catheter will usually be kept in for about half a day, and there will also be instruments to check blood pressure and heart rate. Relatives need to check frequently and take good care of the pregnant woman. If there is a pregnant woman with high blood pressure during pregnancy, there is no doubt that she will be at risk of hunger at any time. After six hours, you can do some appropriate turning exercises to stretch your bones and muscles.

2. Postoperative care is undoubtedly very important. The best liquid food is fish head soup, old hen soup, etc. Eat less carbohydrates and dairy products to prevent bloating. After the gas is discharged, you can slowly eat harder foods such as soup, eggs, and noodles. You can basically finish them after defecation.

3. After the catheter is removed, women need to exercise more to promote recovery. They should drink more water every day to promote urination to prevent urinary tract infection. If they cannot urinate, they can use a hot cotton towel to restore normal urination. They should pay attention to hygiene and wash their private parts and nipples with warm water every day to ensure they are clean.

How to sleep well after caesarean section

You need to lie flat within 6 hours after a caesarean section, and you cannot tilt your head back or use a pillow. You can use the pillow core after 6 hours. You can turn over after 24 hours and wake up and walk for a while after 48 hours. Lying flat on your back is usually good for the wound, especially within the first week after surgery, which is beneficial to the healing of the wound. Able to sleep on side after one week.

You must rest well within one week after a cesarean section. At the same time, necessary hygiene and wound care must also be done well to allow the wound to heal as soon as possible. The recovery from a cesarean section will be slower than that from a natural birth. During the recovery process, pregnant women do not need to be too anxious. Excessive anxiety will be detrimental to their wound recovery.