Can you sleep on your side after a cesarean section?

Whether you can sleep on your side after cesarean delivery is related to the time after delivery. If it is within 6 hours after cesarean section, side sleeping is not recommended, and a flat position is appropriate, which can reduce the blood seepage from the incision and at the same time help the discharge of postpartum malodex. If it is already 6 hours after the cesarean section, you can sleep on your side, and you should pay attention to gentle movements to avoid pressing the wound. Take side sleep has the following benefits: 1, help reset: at this time the mother’s body is in the reset stage, side sleep helps the pelvis to return to the normal position as soon as possible; 2, avoid tearing: take the side lying slightly flexed position, can reduce the abdominal wall pressure, reduce the possibility of wound tear; 3, reduce pain: with the disappearance of anesthesia, the mother may feel pain, compared to the flat position, side sleep can reduce pain. You can put a soft cushion or pillow on your lower back to make the mother more comfortable. The side lying can reduce the pain, but you should not keep one position all the time, it may lead to numbness and pain on that side, you can take a rest by alternating side to side. In addition, the mother should get out of bed and walk around as soon as possible, which can enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote exhaustion, prevent blood clots and postpartum intra-abdominal organ adhesions. The diet should be light and nutritious, such as shrimp porridge, etc.