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Does an abdominal belt need to be worn for the vertical incision of a caesarean section? Why does it hurt inside the incision of a caesarean section?

Since the wound after caesarean section has not yet recovered, it is impossible to exercise to lose weight. Therefore, in order to prevent belly sagging, many postpartum women will choose to use abdominal corsets in order to quickly restore their figure. But some women also heard that wearing an abdominal belt is helpful for wound recovery. So, do they need to wear an abdominal belt for vertical incisions during caesarean section? Is it necessary to wear an abdominal belt for the vertical incision of a caesarean section?

Many women will use abdominal belts after giving birth. That is because the abdominal belt can better protect the abdomen and uterus and can also help postpartum women regain their figure, so it is The effect is very obvious. However, if you want to better exert the effect of the abdominal belt, you must pay attention to the precautions when using the abdominal belt at the correct time. Only in this way can the effect of the abdominal belt be better exerted. After pregnancy, caesarean section and abdominal incision, it is best to use an abdominal belt to facilitate wound healing. Because the abdominal wall has greater tension and more fat. It is better to use an elastic abdominal belt. It can also prevent the abdominal belt from being too tight and affecting blood circulation.

Generally speaking, after giving birth, women need to rest in bed for a period of time, and there is no need to use an abdominal belt during bed rest. When the body's energy slowly returns after delivery and you can get out of bed and move appropriately, you can start using an abdominal belt after a natural delivery. If there is a wound on the abdomen after a caesarean section, even if you can get out of bed and move around, you are still not suitable for wearing a belly band. It is best to wait until the wound heals before wearing it, so as not to allow the belly band to compress the wound and ensure The most important thing about wound ventilation is to prevent wound infection which is not conducive to wound healing. Therefore, after a caesarean section, you should only wear an abdominal belt after you are able to get out of bed and the wound has healed.

After caesarean section, people should pay more attention to the correct use of abdominal belts, which requires people to choose a abdominal belt with better breathability, and then wrap the abdominal belt around the abdomen. Women who have had a caesarean section will wrap the wound when using a belly band, so be careful not to tie it too tightly. At the same time, the abdominal belt should not be used for more than 8 hours a day to avoid poor blood and gas circulation. How to use a postpartum girdle

A postpartum girdle seems simple to wear, but do you know how to use it correctly?

Postpartum women will basically suffer from symptoms such as visceral sagging and muscle relaxation because they have just given birth and are physically weak, and various energy-saving measures have not yet been restored. In response to this situation, choosing a suitable postpartum girdle can alleviate and improve these symptoms accordingly.

The correct way to use a postpartum girdle should be like this. Wear it every day for half an hour after meals and after urination, and be sure to take it off before going to bed. And if it is a woman who gave birth naturally, she needs to strengthen her exercise, do more leg lifts, sit-ups, postpartum exercises, etc. She can simply use a postpartum belt and do not wear it for a long time. Women who have had a caesarean section should not use a girdle for long periods of time after the stitches have been removed. If you are a woman with sagging viscera, stop using the girdle after your viscera returns to its position.

Finally, please note that when using a postpartum girdle, do not tighten it too tightly. The tighter the belt, the better the effect. The beam should not be too high. If the beam is too high, it may affect breathing and affect the recovery of internal organs and other parts, which is not good for postpartum women's recovery.