If you have had a vaginal delivery and another by cesarean section, you will already know the difference. Just as vaginal delivery has a faster recovery, cesarean section requires a longer postoperative period. Cesarean delivery has its benefits as well as its drawbacks. Let's see some tips to recover of a cesarean section as soon as possible.
Caesarean sections
Cesarean sections are becoming more and more common for various reasons, but it is still an abdominal operation. It may save you the labor pains but the pains that come after are not easy either. For this reason, women who have had a cesarean delivery have to stay in the hospital longer than vaginal deliveries (3 to 5 days).
Moms often forget about themselves, since they have a baby who constantly claims them. But do not forget that it is a major operation, Although it has improved over the years, it is still a surgical intervention. Remember that you have to recover and take care of yourself.
The first days after the cesarean section are the worst. After the second week, the improvement begins to show, but it will not be until week 6-8 when you can fully recover.
6 Tips for Recovering from a Cesarean Section
It is important that in these weeks take care of yourself beyond guarding the scar to recover as best as possible. Let's see some tips.
Walk as soon as possible little by little
Women who have undergone a cesarean describe the sensation of standing up for the first time as being "split in two." The body asks you to rest but the sooner you get moving the sooner you will recover. You will have to be the first hours at rest, your doctor will tell you when you can start walking. Make it of Progressive form, do not make sudden efforts. Go walking little by little with the help of someone in case you get dizzy and it increases every day. Rest when you need it.
With the walks you will improve circulation (avoiding risk of thrombosis), you will activate your metabolism and eliminate gases who have stayed from the operation.
Make no effort
As the days go by and you recover, it is easy to trust yourself and think that we can already make an effort. But don't trust yourself there is still time for you to recover 100% and your baby will claim you 24 hours a day. Ask for help when you need it, to carry weights or when putting uncomfortable postures so that you can rest and do not force yourself. So both you and your baby can enjoy your time together.
Wear comfortable clothes
Choose baggy clothes so that it does not touch your scar, and if it is from cotton so that it transpires well. The same with underwear, which does not rub and is comfortable.
Use a nursing pillow
If you choose breastfeeding, you cannot miss a breastfeeding pillow. It will make you more comfortable during the many hours your baby spends nursing. It may take a while to find the position that is most comfortable for you. Keep trying until you find the best one.
Take care of the scar
It is important a good hygiene with scar to prevent infection. When you shower, wash it with mild soap and water. Pat it dry well, without rubbing. You do not have to cover it unless your doctor tells you otherwise. It may take up to 10 days for your scar to heal.
Take care of your diet
The topic of food could not be missed. It is always present because what we eat affects our body. During the First days after cesarean section you can only eat easily digestible food such as purees, broths or juices. Then you can gradually introduce a solid chest of drawers. Drink plenty of fluids and eat high-fiber foods like fruits and vegetables. Avoid foods that can cause gas or constipation, that can complicate your recovery.
Because remember ... recovering from a cesarean section is an important part of your delivery that should not be neglected.