C Section Postpartum Care

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C section postpartum care. A c section is also recommended if you have an active genital herpes infection at the time of labor. I want to share a couple of my favorite tips here. The physical and emotional recovery after a c section takes longer than it does after a vaginal birth.

And it can leave you feeling broken. If you had a c section we ll check your incision. If you were in labor before you had a c section you may need to take special care of your perineum the area between your legs.

A c section is major abdominal surgery. The american college of obstetricians and gynecologists recommends that postpartum care be an ongoing process rather than just a single visit after your delivery. C section recovery the days following the birth of your baby the postpartum period can be one of the most challenging times for mothers and families.

Have contact with your health care provider within the first 3 weeks after delivery. You have a health concern. Performs a systematic and thorough physical assessment based upon knowledge of the normal and abnormal physiology and pathophysiology of the neonate.

It s important for mothers to care for themselves after a a cesarean delivery. Working together as full circle postpartum care amy and christina can tailor your care based on the level of support that will best benefit your family. Try to avoid exercise until you re given the go ahead by your doctor usually at the 6 8 week mark.

Including prenatal care preparing for baby childbirth and c section support postpartum daytime care overnight care infant sleep training and much more. Provides care to the high risk postpartum patient. If you get an epidural spinal or general anesthesia for your c section your anesthesiologist may add morphine or another narcotic which can provide excellent postpartum pain relief for up to 24 hours without the grogginess that comes from systemic narcotics.