Reduce Swelling After C Section

If you had a cesarean delivery follow your doctor.

Reduce swelling after c section. Consult your doctor for approval and for other suggestions before performing any post surgery exercise. Standing upright in one spot isn t good when your feet are already swollen. Another great way to reduce swelling after a c section is to limit your standing.

Postpartum swelling happens when water weight from pregnancy builds up in the body and remains after the pregnancy has ended. Swelling in legs and feet is common in the initial days after c section making it difficult for you to care for your little one. This can help prevent lung congestion from sitting in bed so much.

Sherry ross md ob gyn at providence saint john s health center. A fever of more than 100 4 degrees fahrenheit. But you ll also be recovering from major abdominal surgery while dealing with typical postpartum issues such as engorged breasts mood swings and vaginal discharge.

Because the blood and fluid in your legs aren t circulating to your entire leg but rather dropping down to your feet. C section patients typically stay in the hospital for two to four days before going home. In fact doing this can cause the swelling to grow even more.

Swelling is due to carrying 50 more blood volume and fluids during pregnancy and the hormonal transition that happens so dramatically after you deliver says dr. Minor swelling around your cesarean delivery incision scar or the perineum the area between the vaginal opening and the anus is very common. You can try gentle exercises a few days after the c section.

After a c section birth you ll probably feel both euphoric about and overwhelmed by the new person in your arms just like any new mother. Call your doctor if you experience. Take 2 or 3 slow deep breaths every half hour.