How do I care for the incision after surgery? The major care principles are the same as for other surgical incisions. In order to promote the healing of the incision, you should: 1. Maintain hygiene to keep the area around the incision clean and dry, and follow the doctor’s instructions to change the medication and gauze on time. Because the process of changing medication should be strictly aseptic, remember, do not change medication at home by yourself. 2. Avoid pulling the wound when coughing, sneezing or laughing, and protect the abdomen near the incision with your hands. Choose a suitable position to sit, lie down or walk that will not pull the wound. However, do not refrain from exercising for fear of wound dehiscence. It is advisable for the mother to move as early as possible to avoid venous embolism and pulmonary embolism in the lower limbs. 3. Do not lift heavy objects especially in the first two weeks after the cesarean section. What is considered heavy? Not heavier than your baby. 4.Take painkillers when the wound is painful, you can use painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Don’t worry, these drugs will not affect the mother breastfeeding. Always afraid of incision infection, how to count on a good recovery? If the following conditions occur, it indicates the possibility of incision infection and you need to report to your doctor: redness and swelling of the incision does not go away; fluid leaking from the incision; fever over 38 ℃; increased pain around the incision. Generally speaking, if the transverse abdominal incision heals well, the stitches can be removed in 5-6 days, and some hospitals also use no-removal sutures. Can I still breastfeed after the anesthetic? Yes! The anesthetic used in a cesarean section is mainly concentrated in the nerves near the injection site, and very little of the drug enters the bloodstream. The concentration of anesthetic drugs in the blood plasma is usually reduced by half after 3 to 6 hours. In addition, if the anesthetic drug wants to enter breast milk from blood, it has to pass through a “blood-milk barrier”, and the amount in breast milk is so small that it can be neglected. Therefore, after a cesarean section, there is no need to worry that anesthesia will affect breastfeeding. What is the best position to breastfeed my baby? The general principle is that both you and your baby are comfortable and avoid pulling on the incision. When you are holding your baby, you can put a pillow between the incision and the baby to reduce discomfort. The following two positions work very well: 1. Rugby ball position with one hand open to hold the baby’s head, so that his face faces your breast, the baby’s back rests on your forearm, and the other hand holds your breast. Use this position when a pillow on the thighs or sitting on a wide chair with low armrests will be more comfortable. 2, side lying body lying on its side, one hand holding the baby so that he faces the breast, the other hand holding your side of the breast, with the nipple lightly touch the baby’s lips. When the baby takes your nipple and starts sucking, one arm is still holding the baby in the position, and the other arm can be relaxed to support your head. How soon can I get pregnant again? About the same time as you can get pregnant again after a normal birth, i.e. 18 to 23 months after delivery. However, it is not better to wait as long as possible. If the mother is in her 30s, it is more difficult to get pregnant again and the risk of having a baby increases. In this case, it is advisable to consult with an obstetrician to decide whether the interval between pregnancies can be shortened. Is it possible to have a normal delivery with the next baby? It is possible to try. After a cesarean section, the benefits of a normal birth for the second child outweigh the benefits of having another cesarean section. If you are planning to have a third baby, it is even more important to try for a normal birth with the second child. If the mother of the second child passes the assessment that she can have a normal birth, then go ahead and have a normal birth! If the previous cesarean incision was a transverse lower uterine incision (currently the most common incision), the risk of uterine rupture during a normal delivery is less than 1%. It is advisable to choose a hospital that can support a normal delivery after a cesarean section, but of course, mothers should be prepared for the possibility of having another cesarean section. What should I pay attention to when recovering from childbirth? 1, after replenishing the water remember to take in enough water to make up for the water lost in the process of birth and breastfeeding, but also to prevent constipation, promote the mother to urinate and restore the function of smooth urination. 2. Exercise Most women lose more than 9 pounds when they give birth, which includes the weight of the baby, placenta and amniotic fluid. After this, a healthy diet and proper exercise will help moms get in shape and return to the attractive curves they had before pregnancy. Usually, within six weeks, you can do some simple exercises. After six weeks, you can gradually start to exercise like a normal person. 3.A review is needed at about six weeks after delivery. Your doctor will check your abdomen, vagina, uterus and wounds to confirm your recovery after delivery. Make the most of this opportunity to have a good conversation with your doctor about various issues such as resuming sex, birth control, breastfeeding and adjusting to life with a baby, as well as questions about your body, emotions and other aspects. Your doctor will likely be able to provide you with some advice and confidence on how to adjust to life with a new baby. What other issues should I keep in mind? The recovery process of a C-section is, in the end, the same as the recovery process after pregnancy and childbirth, so there are issues that need to be taken care of after birth that a mother who has had a C-section needs to be aware of. 1, vaginal secretions (malodex) in the first three or four days after childbirth, the vagina will have bright red blood outflow, accompanied by small blood clots. About ten days after delivery, the discharge decreases and gradually becomes lighter and pink in color. Subsequently, the vaginal outflow will become thicker and white in color. The malodour after cesarean delivery usually lasts longer than that of a vaginal normal delivery. If there is still nightmare after one month and it is accompanied by bad smell, tell your doctor in time. 2. In the first few days after cesarean section, some mothers still feel painful contractions, which sometimes worsen when breastfeeding. Contractions that feel a lot like menstrual cramps can help compress the uterine vessels and prevent excessive bleeding. This condition does not require special treatment and painkillers can also be taken to relieve the pain. However, if the mother develops a fever or abdominal tenderness, it suggests the possibility of infection. It needs to be taken seriously. 3. Mood swings Many new mothers experience a slight depression, but this melancholy usually subsides within a week or two. Discomfort and fatigue are very common. Stay calm and get plenty of rest. This is the time for dads to play a role in walking mom through this period of low mood. If the mom’s depression, which lasts longer and does not get better, has trouble caring for the baby or completing daily tasks, or even has thoughts of harming herself and the baby, the family must tell the doctor. After reading all this, will you think: ah, having a baby is so tiring ah ~ but believe me, when you hold your baby, look at his tightly closed eyes, mumbling mouth, softly leaning on your arms, you will definitely feel, for this little angel, the past ten months of suffering and the knife in the stomach, are worth it.