The operation of caesarean section becomes a necessity when the child lies incorrectly, there is a multiple cord crochet or there is a discrepancy between the size of the baby and the hip bones of the expectant mother. Although sometimes a cesarean is made to a woman at her request, when she is afraid of birth pain and prefers to give birth under anesthesia.
Be that as it may, the caesarean section is an extensive band operation, during which several layers of tissue are cut. After it on the abdomen, the woman has a scar - transverse or longitudinal, depending on how the incision was made.
In total, there are 3 types of dissection of the abdominal wall: vertically from the navel to the pubis (vertical seam after cesarean), in the form of a transverse arch in the suprapubic skin fold (Pfannensthil's laparotomy) and padded between the womb and the navel 3 cm below the middle of this distance (Jou's laparotomy -Kochen).
What is the treatment after the caesarean?
The caesarean section is carefully observed in the maternity hospital. His treatment is handled by a procedural nurse until the moment of removal of staples or strings. She daily treats the seam with an antiseptic, for example, a green leaf. In addition, she changes the bandage every day.
Stitches after caesarean section are removed on the 5th-7th day after the operation. Sometimes, however, the wound is sutured with self-absorbing threads - they are used for cosmetic suture after cesarean. In this case, the threads need not be removed, they completely dissolve on the 65-80 days after cesarean.
How long does the suture last after cesarean?
The cutaneous scar is formed by the 7th day after the operation. That is, one week after the birth, you can take a shower. It should be used with caution, washcloth, without rubbing the area of the seam.
About pain after cesarean section
Because Caesarean section is a serious operation, during which all layers of the abdominal wall and uterus are damaged, the woman is at first worried by severe pain. In the first few days to ease their need to take painkillers. They are administered intramuscularly.
In addition, to reduce pain, it is recommended to wear a special postpartum bandage. In order not to provoke additional pain and divergence of the sutures, it is not recommended for a woman to lift anything heavier than 2 kilograms for the first 2 months. To care for the child she will need the help of relatives or close people.
Inflammation of the suture after caesarean
Usually, this complication occurs 3-5 days after the operation. Inflammation will be noticed by the sister during the next dressing. A woman at the same time can feel that the pain that has already subsided has intensified again.
If the seam after cesarean has become festered, an antibiotic is prescribed, a dressing with antibacterial ointments is performed. If the inflammation of the joint is accompanied by an increase in temperature and a deterioration in overall well-being, the woman is transferred to the gynecological ward to continue treatment.
If you do not treat the inflammation of the suture in time after cesarean, it will be replaced by suppuration. In this case, premature removal of cutaneous ligatures and treatment on the basis of purulent surgery. All this will significantly slow down the healing process and leave an ugly scar on itself.
How to remove the seam after cesarean?
The scar after cesarean section can bring psychological discomfort to a woman who is used to wearing clothes with a coquettishly open stomach. Especially if the seam is made vertically. Some begin to feel embarrassed about their appearance and reach misunderstandings with their husbands. But this is just a scar that can be adjusted.
First, from the very beginning it is necessary to follow all the recommendations of doctors, so that the process of scarring has passed with minimal complications. And a year later, when the scar was fully formed, you can
To more radical methods of struggle it is possible to carry a grinding and a plasty of a seam after cesarean. Some women find a more creative approach and decide to make a tattoo on the seam from caesarean.
Whatever you choose, the main thing is to achieve the desired result and stop worrying and getting upset because of the disturbed beauty of your body. After all, it's time for you to think about the proper care and upbringing of your baby, and not about how the swimsuit looks at you.