Things To Watch Out For After A C-Section

After a C-section or cesarean delivery, there are a few precautions to take in order to support your physical healing/recovery and some adjustments to make in the sexual activity for a short period of time.

Besides refraining from sexual activities or intercourse till the time the recovery is complete a woman should look out for some signs that could indicate an internal infection like:

· Rising body temperature (fever)

· Urine leakage

· Swelling around the stitches

· Severe body pain

· Lower abdominal pain

· Heavy vaginal bleeding (with large clots)

· Bleeding from the stitches

· Pus discharge from the cut or the stitches

· Foul vaginal discharge

· Pain when passing urine

· Rashes around the stitches

· Sudden episodes of severe headache

· Unexplained depression or anxiety

· Nausea and vomiting

· Flu-like symptoms

These signs of infection need immediate attention and need to be treated appropriately in order to prevent serious conditions.

In addition to these signs and symptoms, a woman may also experience something as common as a loss of interest in having sexual interaction for a short period of time due to changes in the hormones. Hormonal changes may also lead to dryness in the vagina and the area around it.

If you like the article, do rate us too on the google app store by using this link