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After the 2nd postoperative day, the dressing covering the surgical incision site can be opened and it is recommended to leave it open. However, it is recommended that the elastic of the underwear not come into contact with the stitching line.
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3 days after birth by cesarean section, the operation area can be showered without using any wound care products.
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The stitches used in skin stitches are placed inside the skin and are made of self-absorbing synthetic materials. There is no need to remove the stitches, they will dissolve on their own. There may be complaints such as numbness and stinging numbness along the suture line. These complaints may last up to 6 months.
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There are knots in the stitches placed on the strongest layer of the anterior abdominal wall, called fascia, at both corners of the operation incision, and you may experience pain, especially when standing up and straightening up. It is recommended to start bending and straightening movements, especially exercises, 5-6 weeks after cesarean section at the earliest. There is no harm in swimming after postpartum bleeding stops.
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A car can be driven at the earliest 1 week after birth by cesarean section.
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On the 7th day after surgery, you can start taking the iron and vitamin D preparations you used during pregnancy. It is recommended to use it for at least 3 months to replenish your iron stores depleted during pregnancy. Additionally, vitamin D use should be continued for 3 months unless otherwise stated by a pediatrician.
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Drugs should not be used during the postpartum period without consulting a doctor.
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In the first 2 weeks after birth, there may be unconscious fluid losses, especially through breathing and sweating. However, swelling, especially in the legs and ankles, may increase in the first 7 days.
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The physical changes that occur in your body during pregnancy are completely It may take up to 3 months for it to regress.
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Sexual intercourse can be started 6 weeks after birth. If the baby is breastfed at least 2 times a night, breastfeed at 2-3 hour intervals. If e-milk is given and the mother has not started menstrual bleeding, breastfeeding for the first 3 months reduces the chance of pregnancy (90-96%). However, the effectiveness of this path depends on the conditions mentioned above.
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It is generally recommended that couples use a modern method for contraception starting from the 6th week after birth.
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