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C-Section

Home Care and Complications

What happens later at home?

It takes longer to recover from a c-section than from a vaginal birth. Once she is home, a woman should:

try to get some help from friends and family or from paid employees, for the first few days

try to use the stairs very little for the first week

walk daily to keep blood clots from forming in her legs

use a heating blanket on the incision, if needed to provide comfort

keep taking prenatal vitamins

eat a balanced diet with plenty of fluids to prevent constipation

What are the potential complications after the procedure?

Problems are possible with any surgery that requires anesthesia. These include:

problems with the anesthetic, such as breathing problems or drug reactions

reactions to medicines, such as antibiotics or pain relievers

bleeding

a higher risk that blood transfusions will be needed

a pelvic or wound infection

bladder infection or trauma to the bladder

Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the doctor.

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