Sometimes, a birth doesn't go quite as planned. Besides the stress and joy of birth, the weeks following the arrival of your child can be intense. Even more so when you are recovering from a C-section. Here is some advice to take the best possible care of your scar and limit pain and feelings of tightness.
THE FIRST STEPS
You’ve just given birth to a beautiful child. In doing so, a C-section was necessary. It is a well-practiced procedure, but pay attention to the aftercare, as with any surgery. It is advisable to take certain precautions to ensure your healing process is as smooth as possible. Here are some recommendations.
After the initial 24 hours, even if it feels a bit painful, we recommend getting up and walking around a bit. This will reduce the risk of embolism or phlebitis and promote healing. With the approval and help of medical personnel, take a few steps during the day.
Whatever happens, a nurse will come to change the bandages and keep an eye on the healing of the wound once per day following the birth.
You will need to wait 5 to 10 days after the intervention to remove the stitches and begin dermatological care to help the healing process. During this period, take care to keep the area clean and dry. Use a gentle, hypoallergenic soap to cleanse it and dry it with a clean towel. Avoid rubbing or itching at the scar to reduce the risk of infection.
THE KEYS TO OPTIMAL HEALING
You are now home and taking care of yourself.
Being careful to keep the scar clean, massage the area lightly every morning. With the help of a Reparative Cream, roll the scar between your fingers, gently kneading it and lifting it upwards if you can. If it still feels too sensitive, wait a while. The objective is soften your skin, stimulate the circulation of blood, optimize the penetration of the reparative ingredients in the cream, and help the healing process in doing so. In the evening, prefer a Dry Oil that will penetrate the epidermis faster while keeping the skin hydrated all night without over-moisturizing it.
If you observe a significant change in the scar’s appearance, contact your doctor.
CICAREPA CREAM, YOUR CLOSEST ALLY FOR PERFECT HEALING
To assist you, the team at Laboratoires de Biarritz developped the certified Organic CICAREPA Reparative Cream. Its mission is to provide you with help taking care of scars in the best possible conditions.
CICAREPA Cream repairs and reduces the redness & reactivity of sensitive skin while respecting its physiological equilibrium to optimize the healing process. Thanks to the patented Basque County red algae extract Alga-Sendatu®, it enhances the repair of the superficial layers of the skin. Organic starflower oil and Organic prune oil nourish and regenerate skin cells, whereas Organic Aloe vera and hyaluronic acid provide a deep hydrating effect. Its formula is hypoallergenic and respects the skin’s natural physiological equilibrium, facilitating cellular regeneration. Its light texture is perfect for massaging without leaving a greasy residue. It penetrates the epidermis quickly to give you a “second-skin” effect.
What makes it great? You can use it while breastfeeding, of course, but also on any other scars you or the rest of your family may have. Even on your kids or baby!
So now you have all the tools you need to take care of yourself and know how easy it can be. Good luck, and enjoy your time with your new baby!