How many days after a caesarean section can I take a shower?

For some women who have just given birth, taking a good bath is their most urgent wish. For women who have given birth naturally, they can take a bath if they do not feel any discomfort. But for some women who have had a caesarean section, it takes some time to recuperate before they can take a bath. Because women who have undergone caesarean section have wounds on their bodies, they will easily become infected if they take a bath too early. So when is it appropriate for women who have had a caesarean section to take a bath?

The best time for caesarean section

Many medical books say that the fetus is mature at 37-40 weeks and can be delivered by caesarean section. At 37 weeks, the fetus has completed its development. After 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is basically mature and can be delivered by caesarean section at an appropriate time. However, the specific situation varies from person to person. B-ultrasound, fetal heart monitoring, blood and other related examinations are required before the operation. The attending physician will decide the time of operation based on the examination results and a comprehensive analysis of the clinical symptoms.

How long after a caesarean section can I take a shower and wash my hair

If the cesarean section wound recovers quickly, you can take a bath after 2 weeks; but the bathing time should not be too long, the water temperature should not be too low, maintain body temperature, and the air in the bathroom should be circulated; and you can only take a shower, not a bath in a tub, after taking a bath. Wipe off the water in time, put on clothes before going out, and it is best to wrap your hair with a dry towel to avoid catching a cold.

How long after caesarean section can I have sex

Generally speaking, it takes a longer time for the lochia in the abdomen of a woman to be discharged after a caesarean section than after a natural birth, because not only did the woman have a cut on her abdomen, but her uterus was also opened, which causes great damage to her vitality. If the uterus does not recover well, it will cause pyometra, which is life-threatening. Therefore, even if the woman is well taken care of during the confinement period, it will take at least 60 days before having sex.

Even after 60 days of delivery, if you want to have sex, it is recommended to be gentle so as not to hurt the mother.

Generally speaking, women who have undergone cesarean section can only take a bath after the wound has healed. This is because many women may get surgical wound infections if they do not pay attention when bathing. Therefore, in order to prevent this situation, they must take a bath after the wound has healed. At the same time, they must be careful when bathing. It is best to take a shower and not choose a tub bath.