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C-section recovery: What to expect
Treat your C-section incision with care
Experiment with breast-feeding positions
Manage other postpartum signs and symptoms
The postpartum checkup
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Treat your C-section wound with care
Look for signs of infection
Try different breastfeeding positions
Manage other symptoms
Postpartum checkups
Experiment with breast-feeding positions
Manage other postpartum signs and symptoms
The postpartum checkup
Content
Treat your C-section wound with care
Look for signs of infection
Try different breastfeeding positions
Manage other symptoms
Postpartum checkups
Look for signs of infection
Check your C-section wound for signs of infection. A member of your healthcare team likely will tell you how to care for the wound before you leave the hospital. Contact your healthcare professional if your wound is red, swollen or leaking fluid. Also seek care if you get a fever or if the area around the wound changes color. It may be red, purple or brown, depending on your skin color.
