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Cesarean Section Incision Care. Do not spray water directly into the wound. Hold your baby at your side with your elbow bent. Helping a c section scar heal. You can shower immediately with warm soapy water and rinse well.
Caregivers make an incision cut in your lower abdomen belly and into the uterus womb. Do not spray water directly into the wound. Apply silicone sheets directly to your incision to minimize the scar or apply silicone gel over your wound. Regularly massaging your scar after it heals may also reduce its. If the area gets gooey or crusty you can use cotton tipped swab dipped in a solution of hydrogen peroxide mixed with water 50 50 and gently clean the area. With your open hand support your baby s head and face him or her toward your breast.
Make sure to keep the incision dry after washing it.
Apply silicone sheets directly to your incision to minimize the scar or apply silicone gel over your wound. Change any bandages regularly. Wash the area with warm water once a day is sufficient. Caregivers will do this surgery when you cannot have your baby through your vagina. If the area gets gooey or crusty you can use cotton tipped swab dipped in a solution of hydrogen peroxide mixed with water 50 50 and gently clean the area. Your doctor will give you specific directions for taking care of your incision.