C Section Scar - 3 Tips to Care For Your C Section Scar

Although one of the biggest fears of women undergoing a c section is the pain that comes with major abdominal surgery the second thing that most women think of is the scar that will be left once baby is born.

Unlike a natural birth where a few stretch marks are all that remain, when you have had had to undergo a c section will have a scar that will be around 8 inches which can have a huge affect on how you feel about yourself.

Once upon a time surgeons gave little thought to the impact on the mother as they made as big a hole as possible for the baby to be pulled from.Fortunately those days are long gone and the surgeons of today are far more refined. They are well aware of the lingering physical and emotional effects that accompany a c section and they tend to take a fair amount of pride in keeping their work as neat and subtle as possible.

Once their job is done there are a couple of things that you can do that will complement their care and will make your new 'tattoo' less noticeable.

1 - Keep the wound clean and protected, this includes any dressings. Wash your wound everyday by very gently sponging with a gentle soap and plenty of water. Try to avoid rubbing the wound as this will affect the scab that is forming.

2 - Keep an eye on the wound for any redness, swelling or discharge. Any infection should be dealt with immediately as this will hamper you recovery and cause your scar to become inflamed, creating more scar tissue and a larger scar.

3 - Give the wound time to heal before attempting any stretching or turning exercises. Twisting, turning or straining the skin as it is attempting to rejoin will also result in more scar tissue being formed.

Did you know that there are certain exercises that you can do that will not only speed up your recovery but also help to further minimize your c section scar?

If you want to learn how you can heal properly, lose that extra fat around your middle, boost your energy and confidence levels and avoid any further pain from your cesarean section then there is some great advice at www.csectionrecovery.info.