In this article, we will tell you how much time should be worn after the post-operative bandage after cesarean section, and in which case it can not be done.
How much should I wear a band after caesarean section?
Almost every woman immediately after the operation experiences severe pain in the abdomen. Despite this, the opportunities to lie down and wait for the stitch to heal, she does not have, because she needs to take care of a newborn baby. Wearing a bandage in this case will reduce the load on the abdominal cavity and will help reduce pain and discomfort. In addition, the use of this device will reduce the time required for contraction of the uterus, and reduce the burden on the spine.
As a rule, doctors recommend women wearing bandage for the first 24 hours after the operation, although they can not get up during this period of time. It is necessary to wear it until the joint is completely healed. Usually it takes about 4 weeks, however, the body of each woman is individual.
That is why, how many it is necessary to walk in a bandage after cesarean, in each specific case is determined by the attending physician. The vast majority of young mothers finally give up this device no later than 6 weeks after surgery.
To wear a bandage during the recovery of the body after the operation you will have to constantly in the absence of contraindications. It should be borne in mind that in the case of suture inflammation, the bandage should not be worn. It is necessary to immediately consult a doctor and undergo appropriate treatment.