Nursing care for cesarean section mothers
Release time : 05/03/2025 09:30:02
After a new mother gives birth, in addition to the joy of being a mother, she should also pay attention to post-natal body maintenance, especially for a new mother who has a Caesarean section. Caesarean section is different from ordinary childbirth. It requires more attention in nursing care. Only by scientific nursing can the body recover faster. So how to care for pregnant women who have undergone cesarean section? 1. After caesarean section, a lot of maternal vitality will be consumed, and the maternal body is still relatively weak. Therefore, the maternal body should rest as much as possible to recuperate when pushed back to the ward.
After resting and feeling slightly better, pregnant women should sit up and exercise moderately, because this can help the blood circulation of the lower limbs. Long-term lying may affect the blood circulation of the lower limbs and easily cause inflammation.
2. In wound care, it is important to promptly wipe away perspiration to maintain the wound's dryness and cleanliness. Do not peel or scratch at the scab on the wound.
3. In terms of diet, it is advised that the mother should not consume any solid food within the first 6 hours post-cesarean section surgery. Subsequently, after 6 hours, she may opt for liquid foods such as thin rice porridge or fish soup broth, but it is important to avoid foods that can cause gas production, such as soy products and other soy-based foods.
Postpartum women often sweat a lot. It is recommended that they dry themselves with a dry towel and change their clothes frequently to prevent catching cold.
Postpartum Recovery Exercises: After giving birth, many new mothers eagerly want to regain their figure as soon as possible. However, the recovery process should not be rushed, as this can have the opposite effect. Especially for women who underwent a cesarean section, exercising too soon after the incision may cause it to tear and lead to infection.
Step 1. Alternately lift and lower legs, first vertical to the body and then slowly lower them down.
Do each leg 5 times.
Step Two: Place your arms down at your sides naturally.
Flexion, lift your right leg and bring your thighs as close as possible to your abdomen and your legs as close as possible to your hips.
Alternate left and right legs 5 times each.
Step 3: Flex your knees, fold your arms across your chest, then slowly sit up into a semi-sitting position, and then return to your supine position.
Step 4: Flex your knees, lift your arms up and straighten, and do sit-ups.
Step 5. Bend your legs towards your chest, your thighs are perpendicular to the bed, lift your hips, and your chest is close to the bed.
The duration of each time can be gradually extended from 2-3 minutes to 10 minutes, done once in the morning and evening.
Precautions after Caesarean section For pregnant mothers, childbirth is a tough battle. After giving birth, the bodies of new mothers have suffered great damage.
If mothers deliver by Caesarean section, there are more things to pay attention to during confinement.
C-Section is more harmful to mothers' bodies than vaginal delivery. Now let's learn about the precautions after a C-section.
Firstly, after the delivery of a cesarean section, it is important to pay attention to the care of the wound, especially to prevent infection.
If there are symptoms such as fever and redness, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately.
Second, the new mother should try not to make big movements after giving birth. Even when coughing or laughing, she should use her hands to support the wound or use a pillow to hold your stomach. Your pain will be reduced.
Third, pay attention to observing postpartum lochia after caesarean section. Postpartum lochia will decrease over time, and the color will change from bright red to pink, and finally white. Careful post-partum examination of lochia is a must-do task for every woman who performs cesarean section.
Fourth, moderate exercise after childbirth. After 40 days after childbirth, moderate exercise can be done after childbirth to help the body recover.
Fifth, after a cesarean section, it is advisable to consume more water. During the postpartum period, drinking plenty of water can prevent constipation and facilitate milk secretion.
Sixth, it is important to be mindful of contraception after a cesarean section. Post-cesarean women should not immediately conceive, so if sexual intercourse is desired post-delivery, it is essential to take effective contraceptive measures.
The above are some things to pay attention to when giving birth to caesarean section. Mothers must take good care of their bodies so that their bodies can return to health as soon as possible! The difference between caesarean section care and spontaneous labor care Some women are afraid of pain and choose cesarean section during childbirth. However, compared with spontaneous labor, women who undergo cesarean section have a higher chance of suffering sequelae after childbirth. Therefore, they should be more careful and cautious in nursing than spontaneous labor. So what is the difference in nursing care between cesarean section and spontaneous labor? Let's learn together below! Generally speaking, caesarean section does not recover as quickly as natural delivery.
It is usually possible to be discharged from the hospital 4 days after a normal vaginal delivery, but it takes 6-7 days for incisions and sutures to heal and the stitches are removed.
C-section is an operation, compared with normal vaginal delivery, postpartum hemorrhage increases and postoperative infection occurs.
Choosing cesarean delivery means the child will have a higher incidence of complications compared to those delivered vaginally, especially respiratory diseases such as neonatal wet lung.
After cesarean section, it may take a long time to recover and resume eating, which might result in reduced breast milk production, delaying the duration of breastfeeding, and preventing timely feeding for the child.
Regarding the impact of childbirth on future marital life, both cesarean and vaginal deliveries do not cause significant differences. How long after a cesarean section can one have a second child? Many mothers post-delivery desire to pursue a second baby, and how long it will take for them to conceive another child is a question many new mothers are curious about, especially those who gave birth through a cesarean section. So, how long after a cesarean does one need to wait before having a second child? Generally speaking, if it was a cesarean delivery in the first pregnancy, it is recommended to wait at least two years before attempting a second child.
However, every woman's physical condition is different. The timing for a woman to conceive after a cesarean section depends on the recovery of the uterus in the woman. If the uterus recovers well or if the woman has strong self-recovery capabilities, conception can be postponed without waiting for two years, but at least one year later.
After a cesarean section, it is essential to visit the hospital for a check-up of the recovery of the uterus if you plan to conceive again.
Many women choose to have a vaginal birth during their second pregnancy due to discomfort from previous cesarean sections. However, this decision must be made based on prenatal examinations, such as the size and position of the fetal head, and the progress of labor during childbirth.
The medical aspects discussed in this text are for reference only.
If you feel unwell, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the medical diagnosis and treatment will be subject to offline diagnosis.