C section scar

Hi ladies, I’m nearly 5 months PP and the skin around my c section scar is a bit red and it also smells a bit (sorry, gross!). Did anyone else have this? What did you do to help it? Thanks in advance x

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You should see a doctor about this x

Sounds like an infection. Mine does not look like this x

It does look a bit angry.
If you can't get to a GP/nurse because it is the weekend then I would clean it regularly with cooled boiled water with some salt dissolved in it at least 4 times a day and make sure that it is dried thoroughly. Immediately post c-section I used the hair dryer on cool to do this.
Then, if you can, make sure the air is getting to it and that it doesn't get too hot and sweaty.

If you feel unwell, have a raised temperature or it gets worse then I would ring 111 and get an appointment to see someone.

That’s infected. See your GP for some anti b’s. Make sure you are bathing it with saline water and also that it’s well dried by patting. Do not rub. Hope it gets better soon x

I have the exact same thing I just checked now! Did you see a dr what was it

heya, I saw the doc and they said it was infection so gave me antibiotics and cream. Get yourself checked out x

Ohh great I really thought that after 7 months your c creation scar doesn’t cause any hassle but I guess I’m wrong how is it now for you has it got better! I think mine has started to become like that bcus I go gym and I sweat loads!

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