Should my C-section incision still hurt?

After having a baby by C-section, it's normal to experience pain, soreness, and even bleeding. After all, you've just had major abdominal surgery and your body needs time to recover. It also means you'll need to be more aware of what you can and can't do as your body heals.

How long should C-section incision hurt?

Pain relief

Your wound will feel sore and bruised for a few weeks. You will need to take pain relief for at least 7–10 days after your c-section. Your midwife or doctor will tell you what pain relief you can take.

Why is my C-section incision hurting?

Some women do experience symptoms related to their C-section scar long after the operation. Some women feel pain, restriction, or a pulling sensation on or around their scar months or even years after surgery. This is normally due to the build-up of scar tissue which can stick to muscles or even organs and cause pain.

Is pain above C-section incision normal?

You'll probably feel some soreness in the incision, and you may have bleeding or discharge for up to 6 weeks after the C-section. That's expected. However, the following symptoms warrant a call to your doctor, because they could signal an infection: redness, swelling, or pus oozing from the incision site.

What should I do if my C-section incision hurts?

After 6 months, my C-section scar still hurts, and I have numb spots. Is this normal?

How do I know my C-section is healing?

The biggest outcome predictor is how other scars on your body have healed. While many women will see their c-section scar thin out and gradually fade in color over time, some scars will protrude and remain reddish or purple for longer.

How much pain is normal after C-section?

The wound may feel sore for a week or two. The muscle surrounding the wound may also feel weak. A doctor may prescribe pain medication for the first 2 weeks. People should ask their doctor about the safety of nursing while taking pain medication.

Should my C-section incision still hurt after 2 weeks?

Week 2 of C-Section Recovery

Although you're only two weeks out from a major abdominal surgery, you should expect to feel tremendously better by this stage. But keep in mind that you'll feel C-section pain and cramping for several weeks.

How do you know if your C-section incision is open inside?

Why does one side hurt more after C-section?

The doctor informed me that usually one side hurts more than the other because it's where the stitches end.

Can you feel internal stitches after C-section?

What if You Can Feel the Sutures? Many people worry when they can feel their dissolvable stitches under their incision, even after it appears to have completely healed. Usually, this is not a cause for concern. It is normal to be able to feel internal sutures.

What does infected C-section incision look like?

Signs of an infected C-section incision include: Redness around the incision. Abnormal swelling around the incision. Fluid leaking from the wound.

When can I start bending after C-section?

Lifting more than your baby, stretching, straining and deep bending are not recommended until about 4-6 weeks post-delivery OR until you are able to do these movements with no pain or strain and your incision feels like it has healed.

How long does it take for inside stitches to heal after C-section?

Your internal stitches will start to dissolve within a couple of days after the birth. They do not need to be removed. If you have external staples, they are usually removed on day 3. If you would like to go home on day 2, your midwife can remove them during a home visit.

What a healing C-section scar should look like?

What do C-section scars look like after they heal? Since they're usually made below the pubic hairline, you might not see your C-section scar at all. It'll look red or pink for several months but eventually it fades to a pale, flat, thin line.

How long does it take for uterus to shrink after C-section?

The uterus starts shrinking within minutes of giving birth, but it takes about six weeks to fully return to its previous size. If you're concerned that your uterus is not shrinking after pregnancy or you still look pregnant after the two-month mark, speak to your doctor or your local pelvic floor physiotherapist.

How far can you walk 3 weeks after C-section?

3 weeks post-cesarean delivery

After you've been home from the hospital for 3 weeks or so, you might be walking for up to 15 minutes, gradually building up the time if it feels good. Keep up your daily pelvic floor exercises too.

What position should I sleep in after ac section?

On Your Back. According to Specialty Surgery Center, the best sleeping position after C-section and most surgeries is on your back. Many times sleeping on your back may be the best option to relieve any pressure on your incision.

How do you tell if a wound is healing or infected?

After the initial discharge of a bit of pus and blood, your wound should be clear. If the discharge continues through the wound healing process and begins to smell bad or have discoloration, it's probably a sign of infection.

What happens if you lift something heavy after C-section?

After Going Home:

Initially, you should avoid lifting anything heavier than your baby, and avoid most housework. Your lochia bleeding will change over time and can increase with activity and position changes.

Why do I get sharp pains in my C-section scar?

Overgrown scar tissue from a c-section can cause numbness, pain, and tightness in the lower abdomen. It can also be difficult to activate your abdominal muscles, leading to subsequent feelings of weakness or back pain.

When does nerve pain go away after C-section?

A number of nerves are cut during the procedure, and it can take up to six months for all of the nerves in the abdominal area to heal completely. Some women continue to experience numbness, tingling and odd shooting pains around their scar for months after delivery.

Why does my right side hurt after C-section?

Pain and/or discomfort

Sometimes, an incisional hernia can cause pain and discomfort, especially when the bulge in the stomach is more noticeable. This symptom can be a challenge for a new mom to recognize at first. The healing process after a cesarean delivery can cause discomfort.

How long is weight restriction after C-section?

Lifting Restrictions

As a cesarean section is an abdominal surgery, your doctor will likely advise you to not lift anything over 8-10 lbs, depending on the doctor as well as the details regarding your cesarean and your personal health. Lifting restrictions typically last anywhere from 6-8 weeks.

Why is my wound throbbing?

This arises from damaged tissue. Signals are picked up by sensory receptors in nerve endings in the damaged tissue. The nerves transmit the signals to the spinal cord, and then to the brain where the signals are interpreted as pain, which is often described as aching or throbbing.