Following a caesarean you may feel sore and swollen for a few days. To help with pain, regular pain relief is recommended in combination with early and gentle movement.Always wash your hands before caring for your caesarean wound.Your scar will take up to six weeks to heal, and to assist with healing you should:
look out for any signs of infection such as severe pain, parting of the wound, redness, oozing of pus and bleeding
bath or shower daily and clean your incision site gently with warm water and pat dry
keep the scar dry and exposed to the air when possible
wear loose, comfortable clothing and cotton underwear
avoid lifting anything heavier than your baby.
Gentle activity such as a daily walk is recommended to prevent the formation of blood clots. Advice on resuming exercise can be found elsewhere in this section.
Following a caesarean you may feel sore and swollen for a few days. To help with pain, regular pain relief is recommended in combination with early and gentle movement.
Always wash your hands before caring for your caesarean wound.
Your scar will take up to six weeks to heal, and to assist with healing you should: