YOGYAKARTA - Is it true that the pain disappears completely, meaning that it has recovered? Every mother after surgery gave birth, must be waiting for the sign of the caesarean stitches on the inside to be dry and fully recovered.
For this reason, identify these important characteristics so that you can return to your activities in peace and without anxiety. In fact, the post-C-section internal recovery process is much more complex than is seen.
Through this article, VOI has summarized complete guidelines regarding the duration of healing, body signals that indicate progress, and mandatory steps in self-care.
You should know, Caesar's postoperative wounds have two main components, namely external incision (on the skin) and internal stitches (in the uterus and stomach fascia).
For stitches in the uterus and inner layers usually use adsorbed threads (dissolvable stitches) and follow the healing stages of natural tissues, through the following phases:
Inflammation occurs. Your external wound may feel warm. Internal shelters began to close and form blood clots.
New connective tissue (granged tissue) grows to fill and cover the wound. This is when internal stitches work hard to "dry" and reconnect the cut layer.
The scar tissue is starting to mature and strengthen. This is a phase when internal stitches are considered to be fully recovered. Nonetheless, the strengthening process has continued for more than a year.
In general, internal stitches in the uterus and fascia take at least 6 weeks to actually blend strongly and are considered dry or recover from a medical perspective.
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While you can't see internal stitches, the body will give a strong signal about the progress of healing, here are some signs of recovery:
The sharp pain in the lower abdomen, especially when moving, will gradually disappear. If the pain only feels light or disappears completely at 6 weeks, this is an indication that the connective tissue inside is well integrated.
The dry external wound and does not remove fluids (blood, pus, or clear fluid) is a signal that the wound closure process has been running smoothly, including in the inner layer.
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You can walk further, climb stairs, or take care of the baby without feeling any pain. This increase in stamina shows that the muscles of the core and the tissue being sewn are strong enough to support daily activities.
Fever and chills are indications of systemic infection. If you go through the first 6 weeks without these signs, then it is a sign that the healing process, both external and internal, runs without complications.
During the modeling phase, the outer scars will fade, become flatter, and softer. This change is in line with the process of strengthening and maturating the scar tissue in the stomach and uterus.
The content written in the article is based on Caesar's postoperative recovery guidelines issued by authoritative health institutions (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), as quoted from The Origin Way page.
Post-caesarean recovery requires patience. If you observe signs of the inside caesarean stitches already dry as above, you are on the right track. However, always consult your concerns with the doctor.
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