Precautions after cesarean section

During the ten months of pregnancy, many pregnant women are very tired and are very happy to welcome the birth of their babies. At this time, the physiological, psychological and physical changes of the mother are very great. After experiencing the hardship and difficulty of childbirth, they must take good care of themselves so that the body can recover to its original state quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to do a good confinement period so that the mother's reproductive system can fully recover and lay a good foundation for a healthy body.

Especially for mothers who have undergone cesarean section, they should not only pay more attention to rest, but also observe the recovery of the wound at any time. They should also pay special attention to diet, try to eat softer and more delicious food, eat more nutritious food that is easy to digest and absorb, this will also make the baby's breast milk more nutritious. Do not eat raw, cold and irritating food, try to eat small meals. Below we will introduce the specific precautions for cesarean section, I hope it will be helpful to you.

1The postpartum period mainly refers to the period from the end of delivery to the recovery of the mother's body to its pre-pregnancy state. During a normal pregnancy, after the fetus and placenta are delivered, the uterus needs to recover. It takes about six weeks for the wound of placental detachment to heal completely. Therefore, we set the postpartum period to six weeks after delivery. In other words, the time from the delivery of the fetus to six weeks after delivery is called the postpartum period, commonly known as "confinement month".

The period of confinement is a "troublesome time" for the mother. Many diseases that seriously threaten the health of the mother, such as puerperal infection, mastitis, uterine prolapse, adnexitis, etc., may occur during this period. At the same time, many old customs and practices regarding "confinement" can also bring confusion and pressure to mothers.

It is advisable to use Chinese medicine postpartum lochia ointment for timely conditioning, to help the mother to expel lochia and body toxins as soon as possible, apply externally to treat internal diseases, dredge meridians, harmonize qi and blood, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, improve postpartum hemorrhage, to ensure the physical and mental recovery of the young mother and the adequacy of milk.

Basic considerations

1. Eat well and rest well

Since childbirth will cause extreme fatigue to the mother's body and mind, the first thing to do after childbirth is to let the mother have a good sleep, and family members should not disturb her easily. After getting enough sleep, you should eat nutritious and easily digestible food and drink plenty of water. During the confinement period and breastfeeding period, you should eat high-nutrition, high-calorie, easily digestible food to promote rapid recovery of the body and ensure adequate milk supply.

2. Get out of bed and move around as soon as possible

Generally speaking, women who give birth normally vaginally should get out of bed and walk around the next day. But be careful not to catch cold and avoid direct cold wind. You can also do some simple exercises or postpartum gymnastics every day under the guidance of medical staff to help recovery and maintain a good body shape.

3. Pay special attention to personal hygiene

Change perineal pads frequently and keep the perineum clean and dry. Due to excessive sweating after childbirth, you should wash your hair and feet frequently, change your underwear frequently, and keep your skin clean. It is better to take a shower when bathing to prevent dirty water from flowing into the vagina and causing infection.

The room should be ventilated frequently. The indoor temperature should not be too high, nor should it fluctuate rapidly. In the past, it was often said that doors and windows should be closed tightly and mothers should be covered with thick blankets at all times. This is very dangerous, especially in summer, as it can easily cause heatstroke in mothers.

4. Feed your baby breast milk as early as possible

After delivery, the breasts become obviously engorged and swollen. Breastfeeding as early as possible can help stimulate the secretion of milk sweat, giving a good start to future breastfeeding; it also promotes uterine contraction and recovery. Before and after breastfeeding, mothers should pay great attention to keeping their hands, nipples and breasts clean to prevent breast infection and neonatal intestinal infection.

5. Reasonably arrange postpartum sex life

Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited if the lochia has not yet cleared or within 42 days after delivery, as the wound in the uterus has not yet completely healed. If you forget the "martial law" for the sake of momentary pleasure, it is easy to cause infection or even adverse consequences such as chronic pelvic inflammatory disease.

6. Regular postpartum check-ups

The postpartum period will end about 42 days after delivery, and the mother should go to the hospital for a postpartum check-up to understand the recovery of her body. In case of any abnormal situation, you can get timely guidance and treatment from a doctor.

7. Avoid exposure to wind or cold

If the indoor temperature is too high, the mother can use air conditioning appropriately. The room temperature should generally be between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, but care should be taken that the air conditioning wind does not blow directly onto the mother. The mother should wear long-sleeved clothes and long pants, and it is best to wear a pair of thin socks. Mothers should not touch cold water during the confinement period to prevent catching a cold or causing soreness.

3. Many dietary taboos

1. Avoid eating cold or spicy food. Postpartum women are often weak and have blood stasis, so they should avoid eating raw, cold or cool foods. Raw and cold foods can damage the stomach, while coldness can cause blood coagulation and retention of lochia, which can lead to many diseases such as postpartum abdominal pain, body pain, etc. Postpartum blood loss damages body fluids, which often leads to yin deficiency and internal heat. Therefore, spicy and hot foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers should be avoided. If you eat spicy food, it will not only easily cause constipation, hemorrhoids, etc., but may also affect the baby's gastrointestinal function through breast milk.

2. Postpartum diet should not be too nutritious. Just like animal reproduction, humans prepare for future birth during pregnancy. Mothers who take excessive nourishment are prone to obesity, which can lead to a variety of diseases. Maternal obesity can also cause an increase in the fat content in breast milk, ultimately leading to obesity or diarrhea in the baby.

3. Vegetables and fruits are essential. Regarding vegetables and fruits, the traditional concept is that they are "high in water vapor" and eating them will harm the body. However, few people know that fresh vegetables and fruits can not only supplement the vitamin C and fiber that meat and eggs lack, but also promote appetite, aid digestion and defecation, and prevent postpartum constipation.

4. Chinese medicine and diet therapy must be targeted to the symptoms and should not be taken randomly. A normal pregnant woman does not need to take any medication. She can use some Chinese medicine according to her symptoms and combine it with diet therapy. If there is a lack of milk, you can use Wangbuliu, Tongcao, pig's trotter, Platycodon, etc. to promote menstruation and lactation; if there is abdominal pain and constipation after delivery, you can add angelica, peach kernel, walnut kernel, and rice wine to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.

4 During the confinement period, the mother needs a lot of nutrition to replenish the consumption during pregnancy and delivery, promote body recovery, and feed the baby. According to Chinese medicine diet therapy, nutrition and maternal nutritional requirements, several soups are specially recommended:

1. Peanut and Pig’s Trotter Soup

Ingredients: 2 pig trotters, 150g peanuts, appropriate amounts of salt and MSG.

Preparation method: Remove the hoof and hair from the pig's trotter, wash it, put it into a stew pot together with peanuts, add appropriate amount of water, simmer it over low heat, season it with salt and MSG and it is ready to eat.

Evaluation: Peanuts are sweet and mild in nature, and enter the lung and spleen meridians. Their functions are to invigorate qi, nourish blood, moisten the lungs, and harmonize the stomach. Pig's trotters are sweet, salty and flat in nature. They enter the stomach meridian and have the function of nourishing blood and promoting lactation. This soup is mainly used to treat postpartum milk deficiency in mothers.

2. Astragalus Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 50g astragalus, 15g wolfberry, 10 red dates, 1 hen, 1 onion, 2 slices of ginger, and appropriate amounts of salt and rice wine.

Preparation: Put the astragalus into a filter bag, wash the hen, blanch it, rinse it, cut it into pieces, and cut the green onion into sections for later use. Add water to the above ingredients, simmer on low heat for 1 hour, then add salt and rice wine and it is ready to eat.

Evaluation: Astragalus is sweet and warm, and has the functions of replenishing Qi and strengthening the spleen, benefiting the lungs and stopping sweating. It can replenish Qi and generate blood and transform into milk. It is often used by the people to treat postpartum milk deficiency. It can also replenish deficiency and strengthen the exterior, and treat postpartum sweating. The hen is sweet and warm in nature, and can warm the middle and strengthen the spleen, and replenish qi and blood. This soup is suitable for symptoms such as postpartum physical weakness, sallow complexion, too little milk, and easy sweating.

3. Pig's trotter and tongcao soup

Ingredients: 2 pig trotters, 6g of tongcao, 3 scallions.

Method: Add the above 3 ingredients into water and boil them into soup.

Evaluation: Tongcao has the function of clearing away heat and promoting lactation. This soup can unblock the meridians and promote lactation. Take it three times a day for three days. Suitable for postpartum milk deficiency.

Everyone knows the precautions for cesarean section. When there is a pregnant woman at home, she needs the understanding and care of the whole family so that she can recover well. The recovery of the wound after cesarean section is very important. You must pay attention to it at all times. If there is a fever and persistent pain, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up examination in time.