C Section wound

[Aidedhoney]

Hi Ladies

I had a c section nearly 6 wks ago, not had my 6wk check yet but was wondering if any of you ladies suffered from a sweaty wound? Also sometimes i think it may smell a little. Any other c section ladies had this?
There is no redness in fact wound looks very neat

I am washing it 3 times a day with hot water with baby bath in it and cotton wool. Should i be worried?

I have been under lots of stress lo was in hospital for 5wks and i spent all my time in hospital caring for him so have neglected my own health a wee bit.

Thanks in advance

 

[tasha41]

I had infections, but even after they cleared up.. I have skin that still needs to heal, and yes it smells!

 

[Aidedhoney]

Thanks Tasha41 was really worried that i had turned into a smelly slob lol

Thanks xx

 

[ellismum]

I dry mine with hair dryer on cold setting by lifting up the fold. Now its healed (It opened up 3 times!!) I use a tiny bit of baby talc, to keep it dry on hot days.

 

[Aidedhoney]

Thanks ellismum, hairdryer is a good idea and the talc will def be getting used.

 

[NoSpringChick]

I shouldnt worry, it has been hot so it stands to reason that a scar under a belly will get a bit sweaty! I just used cotton wool and plain water on mine,and apart from it opening up in 2 places, I didnt have an infection.
I just had standy up washes while it healed cos I read to avoid baths - but if you do bath avoid bublle bath etc till its totally healed.

 

[Aidedhoney]

Thanks Nospringchick, will stop with the soap, havent had a bath have been sticking to showers xx

 

[ellismum]

You're welcome hun x

 

[channy3232]

Mine was like that. You get that little "flap" that hangs down over it, plus I'm not a skinny mini to begin with, so it doesn't quite dry under there. I was concerned that mine was infected because I could smell it when I was on the toilet, but my doctor said it was fine. What I actually did was I used those God awful pads from the hospital (they sent me home with the extra ones) Ya know, the ones that aren't sticky on the back. I used those to put horizontally across my incision and it kept it dry. I actually ran out, and had to go to the drug store and get more and they were expensive! Then I only used like 2 out of the package. So hopefully I'll have another baby and get some use out of them!

 

[Aidedhoney]

Thanks channy had the doc yesterday for 6wk check and its all good as you say its that wee flap of skin that hangs over causing the bother xx

 

[nataliecn]

Hairdryer! Or even just carry around paper towel, or something and dab it dry if you feel it getting a bit wet! I had the same problem!