Enjoy these Caesarian Big Brain quizzes we've created for you, helping to test the Caesarian knowledge you have.
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No, the incision should not be inflamed, if it is, this could be a sign of infection.
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Taking a bath before the incision has healed may cause inflammation or lead to an infection.
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Using small gauze pads as a lining between the waist of your underwear and incision can help to create a protective boundary and alleviate any rubbing or irritation from the underwear.
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Using peroxide and antibiotic ointment is a perfectly safe way of cleaning your incision, and one that your doctor will most likely recommend.
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Blood blisters sometimes form underneath the incision, causing a black spot to rise to the top. These are harmless and should reabsorb in a matter of days.
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Numbness on the incision and around it is completely normal, even for months following the C-section. Some women never regain feeling in those areas.
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Some women experience tenderness in the area of the incision around the time of their menstrual cycle.
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Scratching the incision, no matter how much it itches, is to be avoided during the healing process. Doing so could cause an infection, or reopen the sutures.
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The bikini cut, which is the most commonly made incision, is a horizontal incision right above the pubic bone.
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Leaking from the incision is a sign of possible infection, and is not normal.
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