The flesh above the cesarean section incision falls

Everyone should be familiar with cesarean section. In life, more and more women will choose cesarean section when giving birth. After the cesarean section, the wound must be well cared for. Some women have the phenomenon of flesh falling above the cesarean section incision after giving birth. This situation has a relatively large impact on women and is also very worrying. So what is going on?

Why is there a drop in the flesh above the cesarean section incision?

Because fat tends to accumulate in the abdomen of women, the fat will sag under the action of gravity. The sagging of the flesh above the cesarean section incision is caused by loose abdominal wall muscles and excess fat, and is also related to incomplete recovery after childbirth. Long-term lack of exercise and bed rest will cause the abdominal muscles to atrophy and gradually be filled with fat, causing the flesh above the wound to sag. It can be controlled through postpartum exercise and a balanced diet, such as eating less high-calorie foods such as sugar and fat. If the mother's physical condition does not allow her to exercise and control her diet well, she can also go to the dermatology department for repair. The main focus after childbirth is on the recovery of the body’s important organs and functions, and the incision needs to be well cared for to prevent infection.

How to care for the incision of a cesarean section?

The wound needs to be observed and cared for after cesarean section. Generally, the wound should be checked every day within three days after surgery. The doctor will disinfect and change the dressing of the wound on the first day after surgery. When changing the dressing, observe the wound healing. If redness, swelling, tenderness, nodules, or fluid exudation occurs around the wound, consider the possibility of wound infection or poor healing. If abdominal pain or fever symptoms occur at the same time, antibiotics should be given for treatment.

After returning home, there is no need to disinfect or change the dressing of the cesarean section wound, but it is recommended that the mother observe the wound for a certain period of time. If the wound becomes red, swollen, or indurated, or fluid exudes, it is necessary to return to the doctor in time for treatment.