Thursday, 27 June 2013

post-caesarean care

this is actually for my reference nanti kalau betul2 kena c-sect.. tis is summarized from baby center..
i cant wait for my next check up nk tgk baby A pusing ke tak.. harap2 dia pusing la kan hehe.. kalau tak, its ok, m already mentally n physically prepared insyaAllah..
 
*scary siottttt...

*canie la baby A skrg.. pastu salah 1 kaki ada kat area tu pun mcm sebijik.. hehehe..
 
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·         A caesarean is a major surgery

·         Hurts post-surgery to the point of we may feel we can’t do anything on our own

·         Hurts to cough or laugh. Support wound with hands or pillow over stomach

·         Small movements such as shifting off the bed will need assistance

·         Eat and drink as soon as you feel hungry or thirsty. Drink plenty and eat fibre-rich foods to help prevent constipation

·         Wear loose clothes and cotton underwear (a size bigger)

·         Wash and dry wound every day. Can have shower or bath and use soap on the wound, but must rinse properly.

·         Change maternity pad often

·         Usually have to stay in hospital for 3-4 days

·         Don’t lift anything heavy, including toddler

·         Avoid movements that involves stretching upwards

·         Vacuuming and other strenuous house work is off limits

·         Post-surgery pain can be felt up to 6 months

·         Turning and twisting might be painful and feel awkward, therefore up to 6 weeks after caesarean driving is not recommended

·         Light postnatal exercises can start the day after operation. Can help to speed up physical recovery. Light/gentle exercises are such as walking, pelvic floor or abdominal exercises – beneficial and will help in recovery.

·         Strenuous exercise can start after 8 – 10 weeks after operation

·         Jogging, swimming or cycling – start slowly, and build up gradually, begin with 10 – 15 mins