C Section Wound Care

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C section wound care. Contact a caregiver if. Avoid clothing that can rub against and irritate the incision. Since her belly ll be open it wards off any infection.

Cold compresses over the area. Methods that may help the symptoms include. A nurse shaves your belly and gives you a preventive dose of antibiotics through an iv line.

This is encouraged to help promote healing and should be done confidently. Look for signs of infection check your c section incision for signs of infection. Most c section scars heal nicely resulting in a faint line just above the pubic hair line that s easily covered up by clothing underwear and bathing suits.

You are having increased vaginal bleeding and are soaking more than one sanitary pad every hour. These guidelines for what to expect afterward will help your body heal as quickly as possible. Call if your bleeding becomes as heavy or heavier than a.

Physical activity after a c section the biggest change other than having a new baby is changing your physical activity until you ve healed. A c section is major surgery. Wound care for a c section begins before surgery.

Your bleeding lasts longer than one month after your c section. Here are tips for how to care for your c section incision and what activities will encourage healing. Get plenty of rest.