Be patient and give your body the time it takes to get back while doing the following healing steps.
1.Move your legs and walk lightly
The pain that strikes after a caesarean may make you think you can no longer walk.
However, strengthen your physique and be excited to try to move your legs and walk lightly. When in bed, try moving your ankle occasionally.
Midwives or nurses will usually help patients to get out of bed and take a light walk around the room as soon as possible after the baby is born within 24 hours.
The sooner you wake up and move, the better it is for the smooth circulation of blood.
If you are not moving to improve blood circulation, the possibility of developing a blood clot will increase and the blood clot can be blocked in the legs or lungs, so that it can be a serious condition.
Try walking while holding your baby. In addition to preventing constipation and helping your body recover, this activity is also a good start in introducing your baby to the circumstances around him. Apart from that, avoid strenuous exercise or lifting weights first, huh
2.Managing Emotions Well
It is natural that you experience feelings that you did not expect before. Your feelings depend on your expectations before giving birth and the birth process itself.
You may be happy and grateful if you and your baby are fine, and your childbirth is according to plan.
You may have the opposite feeling that you actually want to give birth normally, but what happens is that you have to undergo a caesarean section.
These feelings may be related to anxiety about medical complications, pain, stress, fatigue due to major surgery, and the psychological status of the mother.
A study revealed that women who gave birth caesarean were not satisfied with their birth experience.
In addition, they also take longer to start the first interaction with the baby.
Even mothers who give birth caesarean tend not to breastfeed their babies when compared to mothers who give birth normally. Another study states that some women who give birth Caesarean experience strong feelings of anger, failure, and loss.
Try to manage your emotions well, for example in the following ways.
Do not hesitate to say what can make you happy and comfortable with your partner and your closest person.
This is because your psychological condition after a cesarean section can be better if you get attention to your specific needs from those closest to you.
If you feel sad, disappointed, or tired, don't ignore that feeling. You are encouraged to discuss emotions that are felt with your partner, friend, doctor, or psychologist.
Immediately ask for help from a psychologist if you experience postpartum depression which is characterized by the appearance of negative feelings that do not go away. You can feel sadness, despair, want to keep crying, or have a disturbing mind. In severe cases, a mother can think of hurting her baby.
3.Caring for surgical incisional scar
After surgery, the area around your wound will be covered with new skin.
However, this new skin is easily scratched so you are advised to avoid sun exposure about it for three months after surgery. In addition, you can also apply the method of treating postoperative caesarean section with a number of steps such as the following.
Avoid having sex for 4-6 weeks or according to doctor's instructions.
Change bandages every day.
Make sure your hands and the hands of your caretaker are always clean.
If the nurse attaches the tape to your wound, leave it until the tape is removed by itself or at least wait for up to a week.
But if it hasn't been released after a week, you can release it slowly.
Wash wounds every day using warm water mixed with soap. It doesn't matter to take a shower like usual.
The important thing is to rinse your wound so that it doesn't leave soap.
To dry, pat your wound using a soft clean towel.
Avoid cleaning products with ingredients that can slow down the healing process, such as hydrogen peroxide compounds. You can check the packaging label.
Hold your incision with a pillow when you cough, cry, or take a deep breath to avoid pressure on the surface of the injured skin.
Use special pads for new mothers and change as often as possible.
Do not use powder or lotion on the wound.
Do not rub or scratch the wound and do not swim or soak because it can slow healing and risk opening the wound.
Use a heating pad or heating pad to relieve discomfort in the incision area.
4.Enough your rest time
Rest every time your baby rests too, including during the day. Meanwhile at night, try to sleep for 7-8 hours if possible. Sleep is important for the body to support tissue growth in helping wound healing. Don't forget to drink lots of water and eat fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation.
In addition to getting enough sleep, you are also advised not to move which causes pressure on the stomach to increase, such as going up and down the stairs repeatedly.
Therefore, prepare all your needs and your baby such as food, drinks, and diapers close to you for easy access.
Don't hesitate to ask for help from people around you to look after your baby or replace diapers so you can lie down for a few minutes. Although brief, but it is useful in keeping your body fit.
5.Recognize Any Hazard Signs
Wound infection is something that can happen, even though the doctor has given you antibiotics during surgery. If you feel unwell for a week or even longer after surgery, then you may experience an infection and it is advisable to contact a doctor immediately. Here are some signs of infection:
Fever.
The wound becomes swollen, reddish, and feels warm.
Increased pain in the incision area.
There is pus.
Swollen lymph nodes occur in the armpits, neck or groin.
The stomach feels full or hard.
Urination feels painful, sore, or even difficult to urinate.
Heavy bleeding.
Exit odor.
In addition to infection, contact a doctor immediately if the wound that was previously covered becomes open or separate. Consult your doctor also if your breasts are sore and you experience flu-like symptoms. You need medical help as soon as possible if you show serious symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, or fainting.
Don't forget to take pain relievers as recommended by your doctor.
No need to worry because medicines prescribed by doctors are usually safe for mothers who are breastfeeding.
In addition, it is better not to compare the experience of caesarean section that is lived with other people because each woman has different experiences. It's best to focus on restoring yourself.