Cesarean section is a method of surgically cutting open the mother’s abdomen and uterus to remove the fetus, so there will be a cut in the abdominal wall, and it is generally recommended that it is safer to take a shower after the cut has healed. Generally speaking, the wound heals in about 5-7 days after the operation, and you can take a shower in about two weeks, but the exact time varies from person to person and depends on the recovery of the wound. It is not recommended to take a bath for a short period of time after cesarean section because it is necessary to prevent infection of the abdominal wall incision. When sweat and bathing liquid from the body pass through the incision with the water during bathing, it will easily cause infection of the incision and cause fever, which is not conducive to the recovery of the incision. Although it is generally possible to take a shower in about two weeks, there are some precautions: First, you should choose to take a shower instead of a bath. The chances of infection in the shower are relatively small, while the chances of infection in the bath are larger. Second, try not to apply body wash, water rinse can be. Third, try to avoid wiping hard on the wound and around the wound, because the new granulation tissue is very fresh, excessive force may cause the wound to bleed again. Fourth, to prevent infection of the wound, you can also put a waterproof band-aid on the wound while bathing. Women should pay special attention to wound care after cesarean delivery and avoid taking a bath too early to prevent infection and ensure smooth wound healing.