Amy’s mother: Because the baby’s head was too big and it was difficult to deliver it normally, she decided to have a caesarean section. As for contractions, labor pains, etc., I won’t go into details. All expectant mothers are the same. Regarding caesarean section, the previous understanding was just to make a cut on the belly and \”hold\” the baby out. But the truth is not as simple as I thought.
Preparing the skin
First of all, let’s learn about what “skin preparation” is, which means shaving your pubic hair. You must be wondering: Why do you have to shave when you choose a caesarean section? The baby cannot come out from below, so the belly is cut open directly. I thought so too at the time, but the doctor\’s answer was: to facilitate postpartum disinfection, a urinary catheter would be inserted next. In addition, postpartum lochia and hairlessness are more hygienic and easy to clean.
Catheterization
Lying on the operating table, I heard the doctor\’s orderly instructions. It would be a lie to say that inserting a catheter doesn\’t hurt. It\’s swollen at first, then a little painful. There is a small bag under one tube that can be stuffed directly into it without worrying about air leakage. The bag is used for counting, and when it is full, it is poured out. But soon I was unconscious under anesthesia.
I don’t know how long it took, but the baby was born. Don’t think that the tube can be removed right after birth. cannot! The doctor said to keep it for another 24 hours.
I will be uncomfortable for the next 24 hours. Be careful when turning over or something. It would be terrible if it was accidentally pulled down and inserted again. By the way, you can’t wear pants or wash your butt during catheterization. I disinfected it every day, and then my buttocks got wet and lochia came out and flowed onto the mattress. I had to cover it with a quilt. I feel uncomfortable thinking about it now! Mainly because I really want to pack it away, but there\’s nothing I can do!