The wound hurts forty days after cesarean section

When natural birth is not possible, cesarean section is the most common method. Caesarean section will leave wounds on the pregnant woman, and like other wounds, it takes a certain amount of time to heal. The pain in the wound forty days after a caesarean section is very worrying, mainly because after giving birth, you still have to breastfeed the child, and you are afraid of delaying the feeding of the child. So, why does the wound hurt forty days after a caesarean section? Let’s take a look below.

It is normal to feel pain at the incision after surgery. It is caused by local adhesion or scar tissue, and many people experience this. Generally, the pain is temporary and will get better on its own. This does not require treatment. It is recommended to observe first. Abdominal pain will easily disappear on its own, so don't worry. If the incision is red and swollen, it may be infected. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a follow-up check and have a gynecological B-ultrasound to understand the recovery of the uterine incision, and then receive symptomatic treatment based on the examination results.

It is not advisable to lie still: After consciousness is restored after the operation, limb activities should be carried out. After 24 hours, you should practice turning over, sitting up, and getting out of bed and moving slowly. This can enhance gastrointestinal motility, expel gas as soon as possible, and prevent intestinal adhesion and thrombosis from causing embolism in other parts of the body.

Do not eat too much: eating too much after cesarean section will cause abdominal distension and increased abdominal pressure, which will hinder recovery. Therefore, you should fast within 6 hours after surgery, and then gradually increase your food intake.

Timely bowel movements: After a cesarean section, due to the pain, the mother is afraid to exert force on the abdomen, and urination and defecation cannot be excreted in time, which can easily cause urinary retention and constipation. Therefore, after the operation, the mother should urinate and defecate in time according to her usual habits.

Prevent colds: Colds and coughs can affect wound healing, and severe coughs can even cause wound tears. Pregnant women who have caught a cold should take medication promptly.

In addition, make sure the abdominal incision and perineum are clean. Do not scratch when it itches, and do not scrub with unclean items.