Illustrated introduction to the entire process of caesarean section incision recovery
Cesarean section is one of the options for many mothers to give birth, but certain incision recovery is required after the operation. This article will introduce in detail the four aspects of incision care, incision cleaning, wound healing, and daily precautions in the 24 hours after surgery to help pregnant women go through the recovery process smoothly.
24 hours postoperative incision care
Within 24 hours after the operation, the mother\’s incision is still in the traumatic stage, so the following matters need to be paid attention to:
First of all, keep resting and save enough energy for future activities.
Secondly, pay attention to the cleanliness of the wound. Do not take a bath within 24 hours after the operation to avoid irritating the wound with water temperature that is too high or too low. You can use a wet towel to wipe your skin to keep your body clean.
Furthermore, avoid exerting force, standing upright, getting out of bed, bending down for a long time, or coughing vigorously to avoid internal trauma and bleeding.
Finally, you should take the medicine prescribed by the doctor on time, and if you feel abnormal, seek medical advice promptly.
Knife edge cleaning
After 5 days, if there is no recurrence of the incision, you can start simple cleaning. Methods as below:
Disinfect with salt water first. The method is as follows: dissolve an appropriate amount of salt in boiling water and cool it to a suitable temperature. Use a soft cotton ball dipped in salt water to wipe the incision. After each wipe, wipe it clean with a dry cotton ball, twice a day, each time lasting 5-10 minutes.
Note: Be sure to wash your hands before cleaning, and use non-woven fabrics or cotton pieces with a tight structure that are not easy to peel off to wipe them to avoid leaving dirt.
Wound healing
In the case of adequate cleaning, the incision wound still needs time to heal. You need to pay attention to the following matters:
Patients need to consume sufficient protein, vitamins and trace elements to promote comprehensive repair of the body.
Patients need to take their children for outdoor activities more often to increase physical strength, promote metabolism, and pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching cold.
If redness, swelling, inflammation, etc. occur, seek professional medical attention immediately.
Daily Precautions
In addition to the above points, you should also pay attention to the following matters:
First, avoid being motionless for a long time, don\’t be too hot or too cold, and don\’t stay up late to promote muscle growth in the body.
Second, avoid excessive force or standing for a long time to avoid recurrence of the incision.
Third, light physical activities can be carried out appropriately, such as walking, doing small housework, etc.
Finally, you should obey the guidance of medical staff, conduct postpartum reexaminations on time, communicate in a timely manner if you have any questions, and do not put excessive psychological pressure on yourself during the recovery period.
