Health Tip: Recovering from Cesarean Section

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A Cesarean section is major surgery, and it’s normal to be tired and have pain and discomfort after the procedure, the Mayo Clinic says.

Mayo offers this advice about recovery after a C-section:

• Rest as often as you can.
• Avoid lifting anything heavier than your newborn.
• Take pain medication as needed and use a heating pad to help ease discomfort.
• Inspect the incision for signs of infection, including redness, oozing or swelling.
• Expect some vaginal discharge as you shed the mucous membrane that lined your uterus during pregnancy. The discharge will be red for the first few days and then turn a yellowish white color.
• You are likely to feel some contractions as your uterus adjusts to its size before pregnancy.
• Breasts may be tender as they fill and engorge with milk.
• Many women will have hair loss after pregnancy.

Source: HealthDay

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