| | | | | replaced. You are commonly in NPO or |
| Caesarean or C-section surgery during birth is a | | | | nothing-by-mouth after the operation. Usually, a liquid |
| delicate procedure. If you are a mother that has | | | | diet is recommended to prevent digestive spasms |
| undergone C-section, you must take care of yourself | | | | that may irritate the delicate belly. The doctors must |
| to avoid future complications. Post natal care is | | | | be ensured first that your insides are back to normal |
| important because the first few hours up to first | | | | before recommended solid food. |
| few days are critical against developing infections or | | | | - - When resting, always have someone to watch |
| internal complications. Here are some tips to mothers | | | | over you and your baby. Keep your side rails up and |
| who have caesarean surgery. | | | | pillows on your sides. |
| - - Always mind your stitches. Whenever you handle | | | | - - Maintain warmth and keep yourself clean. Taking a |
| your baby, be sure that you are in a position that | | | | shower may prove difficult at first but a towel bath |
| would relieve your belly/wound from pressure. | | | | with the aid of a nurse or your partner will do. When |
| Stitches can be very uncomfortable in the first few | | | | you are ready to move around for a shower, you |
| days after the surgery. | | | | can ask for waterproof bandage over your wound, |
| - - Avoid pressure on your stitches when | | | | as exposing it to water can be very painful if the |
| breastfeeding. You can do this by lying on your side, | | | | wound haven't closed or healed yet(incisions can take |
| or by letting the baby lie down in a football position | | | | 2-6 weeks to be fully healed). |
| – let the baby lie under your armpit or upper arm. | | | | - - Monitor the navel area for any signs of infection. |
| - - Always ask for staff, nurse or family to help you | | | | Most caesarian mothers are required to stay at least |
| move on your bed, and carry your baby. When you | | | | 5-7 days at the hospital, to monitor any infections or |
| are ready to sit and stand, always have someone | | | | problems with the incisions. If you have been |
| there by your side to assist you. | | | | discharged earlier, have a nurse or midwife visit you |
| - - Increase your fluid intake. You have lost a lot of | | | | regularly to checkup on your stitches. |
| blood during the operation and that has to be | | | | |