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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken Post C Section Delivery

Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015

Question: Hi Doctor,

my wife has undergone C section delivery. I wanted suggestions from you on what all precaution s should be taken for faster recovery.

does she has to under go any medical checkups to check if everything is fine inside.

any exercises after c section delivery.

and when can we get personal together again.

thanks

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions below

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

First I would like to know when she underwent surgery

My suggestions:
Well hydration: She needs to take plenty of fluids and water.
Avoid lifting heavy objects
Avoid sexual intercourse for 3 months
She should eat healthy food like green leafy vegetables, fruits and protein contains
Personal hygiene is very important to avoid infections especially urinary tract infection
Watch out for flu like symptoms like fever, body pains etc…
If she is having heavy bleeding then call your doctor.
She can walk for 15 minutes daily and slowly

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (5 hours later)

hi, she underwent surgery on 19th of december

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions below

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Her surgery done 19th December that means 3 weeks completed.

Do regular follow up with doctor.

Mostly she does not need any blood tests

Watch out for any foul smell vaginal discharge.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar