What to do if it hurts to get out of bed after cesarean section

After a cesarean section, the mother needs to stay in bed for rest and recuperation. As the body gradually recovers, she should get out of bed and move around as soon as possible under the guidance of a doctor. This can promote physical health, relieve constipation, and prevent urinary retention. Some mothers will experience pain when getting out of bed. At this time, you can use some techniques to get out of bed, such as lying on your side, slowly supporting your upper body, and then getting out of bed little by little.

What are the tips for getting out of bed for the first time?

Step 1: Be careful when getting out of bed and change to a side-lying position first.

Step 2: Use your arms to slowly support your upper body and sit down.

Step 3: Slowly hang your legs over the side of the bed, place your feet firmly on the floor, and then use your palms to support yourself on the edge of the bed to stand up.

This cautious approach can reduce the strain on the mother's back. Yu Ma believes that this method is very suitable for the first time getting out of bed after a cesarean section.

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Within 1 week after cesarean section

During the first 1-2 days after a cesarean section, the new mother must eat and go to the toilet in bed. If she is in good physical condition, she can get out of bed and move around 24 hours after the cesarean section to help with intestinal peristalsis, relieve abdominal distension, and prevent vascular embolism.

You can get out of bed and move around every day afterwards. However, since the wound has not yet healed, you will feel uncomfortable in the first 2-3 days. You can use an abdominal belt to support the wound during activities to relieve pain.

About 10 days after cesarean section

About 10 days after the cesarean section, if the body recovers well, the mother can start fitness exercises. The method is:

Lie on your back, lift your legs alternately, first vertical to your body, then slowly lower them, do 5 times for each leg;

Lie on your back, place your arms naturally on both sides of your body, bend and lift your right leg, and bring your thigh as close to your abdomen as possible, and your heel as close to your buttocks as possible. Do this alternately with your left and right legs, and do each 5 times; lie on your back, bend your knees, cross your arms and hold them in front of your chest, then slowly sit up in a semi-sitting position, and then return to the supine position;

Lie on your back, bend your knees, raise your arms and do sit-ups:

Lie on your stomach, bend your legs towards your chest, keep your thighs perpendicular to the bed and lift your hips, with your chest pressed against the bed. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening, gradually extending the duration of each session from 2-3 minutes to 10 minutes.

What to eat after a cesarean section is good for the wound?

Protein: Increasing protein in the diet can promote wound healing and reduce the chance of infection. Foods rich in protein include various lean meats, milk, eggs, etc.

Vitamin A: can promote wound healing. It is mainly found in foods such as fish oil, carrots, and tomatoes.

Vitamin C: can promote wound healing. It exists in various vegetables and fruits, and dates and peppers are treasure troves of vitamin C.

Zinc: Zinc deficiency can reduce the function of fibroblasts. Zinc is mainly found in foods such as fungus and kelp.

The mother’s physical recovery after cesarean section is the key, but her psychological recovery should not be ignored either. There are five stages of psychology, let’s learn about them together!