Will the wound from a cesarean section split open due to coughing?

Only after a cesarean section will you need to emphasize nourishment. If you cough severely, it may cause the wound to split. You must pay attention to this aspect. If the patient has a severe cough after a cesarean section, you should receive cough suppressant treatment in time. Even if it does not cause splitting, frequent coughing around the wound will cause obvious abdominal vibrations, which is very detrimental to wound healing.

How to care for the wound after cesarean section

For cesarean section, since the surgical wound is large, the stitches or skin clips of the epidermal wound can be removed 5 to 7 days after the operation. However, it takes about five to six weeks to fully recover. If the wound is well cared for, the recovery period can be shortened. The principles of care for both episiotomy and cesarean section wounds are generally the same, but due to the different locations, different techniques must be used to promote wound recovery.

The dressing of the cesarean section wound should be changed frequently to keep the wound and the surrounding area clean and dry. Protect the scab of the incision after surgery. When resting, it is best to lie on your side with your body slightly bent to reduce tension on the abdominal wall. You can apply some topical medication under the guidance of a doctor. Keep the scar clean at all times, wipe off sweat in time, and do not wash with hot water. After the stitches are removed, avoid strenuous exercise, excessive extension, or lateral flexion of the body.

Care tips:

1. Encourage new mothers to take more walks after surgery. Walking can help new mothers restore gastrointestinal system function as soon as possible.

2. Be sure to check the abdominal incision every day and disinfect the wound.

3. Within 1 week after the operation, measure the body temperature twice a day (if the new mother feels unwell, the frequency of temperature measurement should be increased).

4. Within two weeks after the operation, avoid getting the abdominal incision wet. New mothers can use a wet towel to bathe, and must not take a tub bath until the lochia is completely discharged.

Reminder: When discharged from the hospital, the doctor will put a dressing pack on the new mother's wound. This dressing can only be applied for a maximum of 3 days and must be removed when the time comes. Many new mothers are afraid that exposing the wound will cause friction. In fact, the wound can be covered by wearing the maternity underwear they wore before giving birth. In addition, most wounds are sutured with catgut. If the thread ends are exposed, mothers should not cut them with scissors or try to pull them out. Wait for the follow-up check 42 days after delivery and let the doctor resolve the issue.