Pain after caesarean section. How much does the stomach ache after cesarean? Can I sleep on my stomach after cesarean?

The article tells about what to do if after a cesarean a stomach aches. Details such phenomena as numbness, hardness of the abdomen are explained.

Despite all the benefits of surgery, the thought of an ugly scar scares young moms. Scars do not adorn a woman's body.

The scar after cesarean section is no exception. But do not be scared of you: the trail from the operation will become invisible over time or will be hidden under the pubic hair.

What should be the belly after cesarean, photo

• The specifics of the operation is such that it is not easy to remove the scar. After all, absolutely all tissues of the peritoneum and the walls of the uterus are cut
• The size of the dissection should be such as to ensure the extraction of the baby without damaging the
• . However, women who underwent a delivery operation can be sure that during the next delivery there will not be a new scar.will be cut severely by the existing scar

How long will the suture heal? This depends on several factors:

• from the
• incision technique whether the delivery was rapid
• whether there were complications during labor

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seam on the white line

• With hypoxia of the fetus, severe bleeding, a decision is made to perform the corporal caesarean section
• of the lower-middle laparotomy incision upright. It runs along the white line of the abdomen 4 cm below the navel. The incision at a distance of 4 cm above the pubic area
• ends. This classic method of laparotomy provides good access to the female reproductive organs. In addition, there is a possibility to check the condition of the upper abdominal organs
• One of the unpleasant consequences of carrying out the lower laparotomy is that the suture can change shape over time, become thicker due to the fact that the
• is constantly subjected to stress. In addition, the vertical seam is not aesthetically pleasinglooks and is noticeable under transparent clothing

Horizontal incision

• A cross-section of the skin in the transverse direction along the suprapubic fold is performed with laparotomy according to Pfanneshtil. The peritoneum is not opened
• The incision after the operation heals faster and is less noticeable due to superimposed cosmetic suture. Pfanneshtil laparotomy is performed more often
• The transverse direction of the incision is also performed with laparotomy according to Joel-Cohen .It passes 3 cm below the median line under the navel to the pubic zone of the

. Why does the stomach after a cesarean?

• Any surgical intervention with skin dissection leads to tissue damage. The healing period is accompanied by a painful syndrome
• The suture after a cesarean month, in some cases - more than half a year. Births after natural birth do not experience such severe pain as after delivery by cesarean section.
• . The postoperative period does not pass without pain and discomfort.
• . Under the influence of anesthesia of painful sensations, the woman does not experience. But after anesthesia, a woman experiences a severe pain syndrome. Drug intervention does not always save

Unpleasant consequences of delivery by 14 days less worry woman. But she will still feel numbness, itching, loss of sensitivity of the scarring zone for a long time.

• Pain after caesarean in some women can be very severe. The pain threshold affects the intensity of pain sensations. Of no less importance is the fact that the first or second operation of a cesarean in a woman. After the first delivery by caesarean section, the soreness is stronger
• The first 3-4 days the suture hurts especially strongly, and then ceases. The seam can remind oneself of tingling. After the dressing is removed, the woman experiences the itch
• In addition to the usual painful sensations, a woman can notice wet spots on her clothes. Small discharge after removing the bandage should not cause panic or anxiety. Usually after 3 days the seam becomes dry
• One of the unpleasant problems is the accumulation of gases, as well as the inability to empty yourself. Both problems are caused by aggressive intervention, after which the peristalsis of the intestine is broken. As a result, food movement slows down, which causes discomfort
• Release of gas will help to release the pain. A woman needs to lie down on her left side and not strongly crumple her stomach. Helps also enema and the appointment of candles. In some cases, the enema has to be done within a week.
• The pain is felt from the uterine contractions. It resembles menstrual pain. The hormone oxytocin, which is produced after delivery, promotes active uterine contractions. This increases the pain
• A strong continuous pain signals the inflammation of the inner walls of the uterus. Therefore, you can not endure the pain. Turning to a doctor as soon as possible, a woman will rid herself of the severe consequences of
• . The strong pain in the first days after the operation gives the woman the slightest movements. Coughing or deep breathing sometimes causes severe discomfort. But you can not always lie in bed, afraid to move or cough. The more movement after surgery, the faster the body is restored. So the advice is one: endure and move
• Pain in the shoulder area is associated with the accumulation in the diaphragm during the operation of air. Relieve the pain

from discomfort What can be complications?

• A woman needs to listen to the nature of pain. In case of complications, you should not hesitate to call a doctor
• Severe pain may be due to inflammation of the uterine cavity, and also if the
• seals or becomes unstable. After epidural or spinal anesthesia, the head may be aching. Cases of bladder function are frequent. Pain in the back usually passes without an analgesic

. How much does the stomach ache after cesarean?

• The suture heals within a week, after the formation of cutaneous scar. For 5-7 days, sutures are removed. If the seam is cosmetic, then it is sewn by self-converging threads. After 65-80 days such threads completely resolve.
• A healing wound on the uterus and skin is very sore, because the mother is injected with intramuscular painkillers narcotic or non-narcotic analgesics. To prevent infectious complications, prescribe antibiotics.
• In the future, with pain syndrome and cope with analgin with diphenhydramine or other anti-inflammatory non-steroid drugs. But they should be prescribed by a doctor, given other appointments and a lactation period. Illiterate use of drugs can have negative consequences for the baby.
• The length of the recovery period depends on how the cut was made by the surgeon, and also how much the stitch will hurt. If the incision is longitudinal, then it will be 2 months. The transverse hurts about 6 weeks, but the pulling sensations will bother the woman about a year.

What to do to reduce pain?

• not to lift the heaviness( more than 2kg) for a month or two after the operation
• to use the postnatal bandage, putting it on immediately after waking up( bandage fixes the uterus and soft tissues, not allowing them to move)
• to avoid physical activities and sudden movements
• for problemswith the intestines, the pain is only intensified, therefore, before the operation, it is necessary to stop consuming sweet, floury, spicy, fatty, pulses
• to do a light self-massage of the abdomen, which will help activate the activity of the intestine
• more to move
• with uterine pains helps chamomile tea: a teaspoon of camomile must be poured a cup of boiling water and let it brew for an hour( drinking chamomile tea can be 2-3 times a day without harm to the child)
• seam needs to be treated with greenery, rinsed with watersoap, without bast cleansing

Why after a cesarean is a firm stomach?

• Soft and imperceptible scar will not be soon. This will take not a month, but several years. The hardness of the abdomen after cesarean at the site of the scar is normal and will be lost during the year.
• The hardness of the rumen with a vertical incision will last for more than a year. Only after that the scar will begin to become soft. With a transverse section and superposition of the cosmetic suture, the rumen seals and the scar themselves disappear one year after the operation.
• The formation of the skin fold above the seam should not cause concern if inflammation is absent and the suture does not hurt. This indicates the scar tissue in the seam area. Timely spent ultrasound will help to avoid unpleasant consequences of
• Sometimes a scarlet cone is formed on the seam in the first year after the operation or even much later. This is a signal that you need to see a doctor
• . In addition to tissue scarring, the cone may be fistula, inflammation, suppuration. Cones over the seam can also be onset of

. The first year after surgery, a woman is often concerned about the hardness of the scar, the appearance of folds and seals. A woman should be cautious with severe pain, suppuration, cones. In all other cases, it is not necessary to rush to consult a doctor.

Abdominal edema after cesarean

Swelling of the abdomen after surgery is normal. To prevent adhesion processes in the operated area it is important to move, even if the movements cause pain.

Already on the first day after the operation, you should try to get up in bed, turn over from side to side.

Numbness of the abdomen after cesarean

Numbness in the abdomen also does not occur in a month or six months. It worries less and less as the nerve endings are restored.

Abdominal bloating after cesarean

Long stay under general anesthesia, as well as the administration of certain drugs during surgery, sometimes leads to atonic constipation.

The extreme degree of atonic constipation is manifested by bloating and swelling of the

• Avoiding bloating can be avoided after an operation is actively moving. So the intestine begins to function better
• The restoration of the intestine takes an average of 7-10 days. In some cases, peristalsis improves after eating
• After cesarean, diarrhea may begin. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to adhere to the postpartum diet
• . If there is a violation of the intestinal microflora, preparations with bifidobacteria are prescribed, which will bring the bowel work back to norm.

Why does the stomach grow after cesarean?

• After a strong stretching of the abdominal muscles, the accumulation of excess weight during pregnancy, the stomach can not remain flat
• In addition, the fat now fills the space in the sagging stomach. The figure of the woman is changing, but not for the better.
• Returning the abdomen to the prenatal state will help strengthen the abdominal muscles, as well as adherence to the reasonable( not extreme) diet

. Important: simply limiting yourself in sweet, floury, without swallowing food in large quantities, you can bring the stomachin the norm. Physical exertion should be moderate

When can I sleep on my stomach after cesarean?

• After the operation on the abdomen, it seems as if you can not lie down on it. But this is not so. The posture on the stomach during sleep contributes to the formation of a flat and beautiful abdomen
• Some doctors recommend that their patients sleep on their stomachs. Thus, the abdominal muscles are strengthened, and the uterus
• is also contracted more intensively. If the woman sleeps on the back or on the side, the abdominal muscles do not experience the required load, as a result the stomach acquires the former form more slowly

Video: Seam care after caesarean section