What preparations should expectant mothers have before cesarean section? What issues should I pay attention to after giving birth?

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Although most mothers know that natural delivery of a baby is the most natural method of delivery, which is good for both the fetus and the mother, and hospitals and obstetricians and gynecologists also advocate natural delivery, there are still a few The mother gave birth to her baby by caesarean section.

Some pregnant mothers have it because the fetus is too large and their pelvic development is not good. Some pregnant mothers have some emergencies during labor. Some pregnant mothers are worried about labor pains or body problems. Choosing a caesarean section?

No matter what the reason is, since pregnant mothers choose to have a caesarean section, it is necessary to know some common sense about caesarean section in advance. Because it is an operation, some preparations need to be made before the operation. , and there are also some post-operative care precautions, etc., which will be discussed in detail next. What preparations should expectant mothers have before a cesarean section?

1. 24 hours before surgery

Excluding some emergencies during labor, if a pregnant mother decides to have a caesarean section, doctors will generally recommend hospitalization one day in advance. Gotta make some preparations.

① Maternity bag: When you come to the hospital, you should bring a maternity bag, including clothes for the baby and mother, and some supplies that will be used.

② Preoperative examination: Because caesarean section is to remove the fetus from the uterus through surgery, corresponding preoperative examination is required, including height, weight, blood type, blood pressure, B-ultrasound, and fetal heart rate Monitoring, internal examination, etc.; in addition, the pregnant mother's maternal and childbirth history, family genetic history, infectious disease history, etc. should also be collected to comprehensively understand the health of the pregnant mother and the fetus.

③ Sign the informed consent form for the operation: Since the operation requires local anesthesia, the doctor must inform you of possible conditions during the operation and anesthesia, and you and your family members must sign the informed consent form for the operation.

④ Preoperative diet: The preoperative diet should be mainly light to avoid discomfort caused by intraoperative anesthesia.

⑤ Preoperative psychology: Try to relax and have a good rest. Pregnant mothers should try not to be nervous or panic, and should cooperate with the doctor.

2. 8 hours before surgery

Absolutely abstain from food and water to prevent vomiting during anesthesia and danger due to reflux of food or water.

3. Preparation before surgery

That is, after the pregnant mother is recommended to the operating room, medical staff will also conduct a series of surgical preparations, including anesthesia, skin preparation, etc. Anesthesia is anesthesia in the lumbar spinal canal of the pregnant mother. The pregnant mother needs to cooperate with the doctor to position herself well, otherwise the anesthesia effect will be affected; skin preparation is to keep the surgical site clean and tidy to avoid infection.

Caesarean section operation process

When these preparations are made, the doctor will start the operation. The process is as follows:

1. After the preparations are completed, the doctor Make an incision in the mother's abdomen;

2. Usually about 20 minutes after the operation begins, the doctor will take the child out of the uterus;

3. Afterwards, the doctor will suture the wound for the mother and observe There were no abnormalities during the operation. The operation was completed and the mother was pushed back to the ward.

Under normal circumstances, the caesarean section operation will end in about 40 minutes, and the longest will not exceed an hour. Therefore, pregnant mothers should not be anxious, adjust their condition, and actively cooperate with the doctor to successfully deliver the baby.

Tips:

The whole process of caesarean section may seem simple, but in fact it requires the mother’s absolute trust in the doctor and her active cooperation to successfully deliver a healthy baby. Therefore, pregnant mothers who choose to have a caesarean section should not only understand some pre- and post-operative precautions and surgical common sense in advance, but also have a correct understanding and correct mentality, and actively communicate with the doctor if they have any thoughts or situations.

What issues should be paid attention to after a caesarean section?

1. Lie down without pillows 6-8 hours after surgery

Mothers who have had a cesarean section need to lie down without pillows 6-8 hours after surgery. In order to prevent headaches; family members should Special attention should be paid to not moving the mother at will and allowing the mother to rest as much as possible.

2. Defecation and exhaust within 24 hours after the operation

After the anesthesia wears off, the mother should get out of bed as soon as possible to promote intestinal peristalsis, and should defecate within 24 hours after the operation. Qi can prevent the occurrence of obstruction and avoid thrombosis caused by long-term inactivity. It can also promote the discharge of lochia and speed up recovery.

But what needs to be noted is: get out of bed with the support of family members, move slowly and not too fast, pay attention to the protection and cleaning of the wound, avoid getting wet or touching the wound, and keep warm at the same time. .

3. Press the abdomen and observe whether there is bleeding from the abdominal wound.

Because caesarean section is an operation and there are wounds after the operation, the nurse will press and compress the mother's abdomen at regular intervals. , to promote the discharge of congestion, and at the same time observe the amount of bleeding. If there is bleeding, sandbags will usually be pressed or hemostatic drugs will be given. The nurse will also inform the family members to record the incoming and outgoing liquids in a timely manner, that is, how much water was drunk and how much water was excreted. How much urine was passed.

4. Breastfeed your baby as early as possible to promote milk secretion

As hormone levels change after delivery, some mothers will secrete colostrum quickly, and babies who recover more slowly will The mother may secrete colostrum 2-3 days after delivery. In principle, the first food the baby eats should be the mother's colostrum.

Breastfeeding as early as possible can stimulate the rapid contraction of the mother's uterus and promote wound healing. It can also increase the mother's happiness with breast milk and establish a good connection between mother and baby.

5. The postoperative diet should be gradually transitioned

The postoperative diet should be gradually transitioned from a liquid to a semi-liquid diet. On the first day after the operation, the mother should mainly eat light porridge. ; After defecation and exhaustion, you can properly consume protein to replenish your physical strength and promote wound healing.

Because the maternal digestive function has not fully recovered, try to avoid eating foods that are not easy to digest, fruits, foods that easily produce gas, cold foods, etc., so as not to increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

As the body gradually recovers after surgery, it is necessary to increase the intake of nutrients, drink more soup and urinate more, which will also help increase the secretion of breast milk.

6. Pay attention to personal hygiene

Due to the discharge of lochia after childbirth, new mothers should pay attention to personal hygiene, change sanitary napkins frequently, wash underwear frequently, wash private parts frequently, and keep private parts dry. Clean and prevent gynecological infections.

7. Take good care of the wound

Before the wound has fully recovered, it is necessary to take good care of the wound and change dressings on time to avoid infection. If the wound is red, swollen, oozing blood, suppurating, or the new mother has a fever, you should communicate with the doctor in time.

8. Pay attention to rest and stay in a good mood

As a new father, he must take on corresponding responsibilities, and his family members must also help more and chat with the new mother more, and the new mother herself feels happy When things are not going well, you should resolve them in time and don’t let your emotions accumulate. If you can’t relieve yourself after trying it yourself, seek professional help in a timely manner.

The above are the precautions before and after caesarean section and the surgical process. Mothers who choose caesarean section should not have too much psychological pressure. As long as they have an optimistic attitude, actively cooperate with the doctor, and pay attention to diet and rest after delivery, they will be fine. It will quickly restore a healthy body and accompany the baby to grow up healthily and happily. I hope my answer can help you!

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