Monday, April 9, 2007

Caring for yourself after cesarean

These activity restrictions are usually recommended:
-Limit stair climbing as much as possible.
-Don't lift anything heavier than your baby for the first two weeks.
-Ask your mate or a friend to do laundry, vacuuming, and other tasks that require bending, lifting, or pushing for at least the first few weeks after birth. Then resume such work gradually.
-Do not drive a car for the first two weeks.
-Take showers instead of tub baths until the incision is completely healed and dry.
Ask your doctor or midwife for specific instructions on the care of your incision.

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