Cesarean section is a common type of delivery, and post-operative recovery and wound care are essential for pregnant mothers who require this procedure.
Proper wound care can help reduce pain, promote wound healing, and avoid complications such as infection.
What conditions are suitable for cesarean section?
Cesarean section is a procedure in which the uterus is cut through the abdomen to remove the fetus and its appendages at 28 weeks or more gestation.
Compared with spontaneous delivery, cesarean section is an assisted form of labor and is often used in the following situations:
1. Obstruction of the bone birth canal or soft birth canal, cephalopelvic disproportion, transverse position, breech position (primiparous full-term singleton and estimated fetal weight 3 500g), foot presentation, macrosomia, precious baby, etc.
2. Pregnancy complications and pregnancy complications are not suitable for delivery.
3. Umbilical cord prolapse and fetal distress.
4. Severe genital tract infectious diseases.
Cesarean section is usually performed under anesthesia, which can be general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia. The doctor makes an incision in the abdomen and then cuts open the uterus to remove the fetus and placenta.
Proper postoperative care and infection prevention are required to promote incision healing and restore physical health.
How to scientifically care for cesarean section wounds?
Wound cleaning
Keep the wound and its surroundings clean and dry. Avoid using harsh chemicals such as shower gel and soap until the wound has healed.
Wash your hands and keep your hands clean before changing dressings. Then, wash the wound with saline or antiseptic water and gently wipe it with clean gauze to avoid abrasion.
When changing dressings, the old dressing should be carefully torn apart to avoid pulling on the wound. Then, the wound is cleaned with saline or antiseptic solution, gently wiped with gauze, and a new dressing is applied.
Rest & Posture
Lie flat for 6 hours after surgery, and then use a lateral or semi-recumbent position to reduce pressure and friction on the wound. Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time, which may increase the pain and bleeding of the wound.
Avoid infection
Avoid strenuous exercise, avoid heavy lifting, and try not to cough or laugh for a week after surgery to avoid tearing the wound.
If you have a cough, it is recommended not to overuse abdominal pressure, you can cover the wound and cough gently, reduce the tension of the abdominal wound, prevent the wound from dehiscence, and actively eliminate the cause of the cough.
If you notice signs of infection such as redness, swelling, pain, fever or abnormal discharge from the wound, you should seek medical attention promptly.
Change the dressing
Change the dressing regularly on the advice of your doctor. When changing dressings, make sure that your hands and materials used are thoroughly cleaned.
Control your diet
Avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, and eat more easily digestible foods such as rice porridge, noodle soup, light vegetables, etc.
At the same time, you should supplement more foods rich in vitamins and proteins, such as eggs, fish, etc., to promote wound healing and the body**.
Pain management
Pain may be present after surgery, especially if there is a change in position and movement. Adopt the correct repositional method to avoid the traction pain caused by the incision during movement.
Postpartum uterine contraction pain occurs due to uterine rejuvenation and contraction of uterine muscle fibers. Physical pain relief may be used, such as respiratory analgesia, diversion, etc.
If the pain is very severe and unbearable, use painkillers appropriately for pain management under the advice of your doctor.
Toilet precautions
Try to avoid constipation and diarrhea for a week after surgery, which may have an adverse effect on the wound.
If you have constipation, eating more vegetables and fruits, drinking more water, paying attention to food hygiene, regular work and rest, appropriate exercise, and massaging the abdomen can help prevent constipation.
If constipation worsens, you can consult your doctor and use appropriate medications.
Review in a timely manner
If there is poor wound healing, bleeding, infection, etc., you should seek medical attention in time, and carry out corresponding treatment and ** according to the doctor's advice.
Proper wound care after cesarean section can effectively promote wound healing and reduce the risk of infection. Please follow your doctor's advice and guidance to take care of your wound after surgery.
If mothers have postoperative scar repair needs, they can go to the ** Medical Aesthetic Department of Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Hospital.
Doctor reminds
Cesarean section is a common type of delivery, and post-operative recovery and wound care are essential for pregnant mothers who require this procedure.
Proper wound care can help reduce pain, promote wound healing, and avoid complications such as infection.
Prenatal check-up designated process
Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Hospital Prenatal Inspection Designated Office:
The counters of the toll office on the first and third floors of the outpatient clinic in Dongcheng Campus.
Precautions:
1. Only the insured who meets the following conditions can go through the confirmation procedures for prenatal examination and medical treatment:
1) Maternity insurance is paid in full from the next month;
2) Confirm the pregnancy and obtain a diagnosis certificate;
3) Failure to apply for the record of medical treatment in other places.
2. After being discharged from the hospital after childbirth, the prenatal examination and medical confirmation procedures cannot be completed, and the medical expenses related to the prenatal examination will be reimbursed by the medical insurance agency.
3. The insured can only choose one hospital as the prenatal examination hospital, and the prenatal examination hospital will not be changed or cancelled in principle once confirmed.
4. Maternity insurance** will not pay for medical expenses incurred before the confirmation of prenatal medical treatment takes effect.
*: Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Hospital.