Anyone else?

I’ve been having burning feelings and constantly sweaty after my c-section. My scar is tender and burns but isn’t red or anything. Postpartum diapers and pads feel like sandpaper and cause me to itch. Any advice on what to do would be amazing. This is the first time I’ve ever had a c-section, my first baby was born vaginally. I am 5 days postpartum. Sharing a photo of my scar.

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Your scar is a wound still, it’s not healed by a long shot but it looks good.

You can put a sanitary pad inside your knickers along the wound to soak up sweat and excess moisture. You need to keep it dry and clean to avoid wound infection.

Ditch the pants, I just wore big cotton high waisted knickers and normal pads. Much comfier and they are breathable and soft.

Set alarms for pain meds and don’t forget them. First week just stay on top to really heal.

Keep mobile. Moving, slowly and often, heals recovery. Laying in bed all day can actually hinder you.

Looks good though, just remember it’s 6 weeks to heal internally too.

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