Cesarean section is a surgical operativean intervention aimed at withdrawing a child from the uterus through a cut in the abdomen. Such operations are practiced in those cases when deliveries by natural means are impossible, for example, if the cervix does not open, it is necessary to stop pregnancy before the term or the child is in the wrong position, which does not allow the mother to give birth independently.
Removal of cesarean sections
If after the operation the incision is not sewn up, they will be removed between the fifth and tenth day after application. Stitches after cesarean section to remove absolutely not painful, but sometimes it is unpleasant. For this procedure, neither anesthesia nor pain medication is required. After removing the seams, the scar no longer needs to be treated, and the shower can now be taken safely. However, you still need to follow all the doctor's instructions and continue to monitor possible signs of infection.
After operation
Weakness of ligaments and muscles caused bypregnancy hormones, will continue for three to five months. Muscles of the abdomen after childbirth lose their former tone, but in this case they also were cut. The stitches after cesarean section are very fragile, so if you have had an operation, you should definitely follow some rules:
- Do not wear anything that is heavier than your newborn baby;
- whenever possible, go to bed or rest;
- watch your posture;
- spend more time lying down;
- baby feed too lying down.
Need more rest
Before the caesarean section is healed,you need the rest as much as possible. A good idea is to take all household duties on a spouse or relatives, older children or friends can also help you. If there are situations when you have to choose between sleeping, or, for example, stroking washed laundry, the choice should be unambiguous - rest. Without proper rest, there is no question of any recovery, after you have been stitched after cesarean section, there can be no question. Therefore, it is necessary that all the concerns of the newly-made mother are limited to the care of the child.
Sealing after caesarean section
This is not uncommon.It happens that the sutures after caesarean section may become slightly denser. Once the wound is fully healed, you can massage the seam with almond oil daily to soften it. You can also mix this oil with any other that has healing properties.
Essential oils can be purchased at the pharmacy, inwhich have products for herbal medicine. Two times a week for two hours you can put a mask on the seam of green clay, which can also be purchased at the pharmacy. In order not to create unpleasant or even dangerous situations, the scar that has formed during the year can not be exposed to the sun. That's why, if you decide to go sunbathing, put on such a swimsuit to hide the scar. If this is not possible, then glue this area of skin with adhesive plaster or completely refuse such activities.
