Quick question

Hi!! New to the group, I had an emergency c section on the 24th, and me and my daughter are doing great!!

My first was a vaginal birth so I’m in no man’s land when it comes to c section healing. I’m not quite 2 weeks pp yet, and from what I can tell my incision looks fine. I can barely even tell it’s there. There’s no redness, bleeding, or drainage and very minimal pain.

I will say I’ve noticed a smell when I lift the skin fold… embarrassing I know, but I live in central PA and it’s EXTREMELY humid and I’ve been sweating even just being inside. It doesn’t smell like infection.. it just kinda stinks. Could me sweating be what the smell is from?? I’m showering daily and was told by my doctor to not actively wash the incision, just to let soap run over it. I’m washing the “skin fold” as good as possible without getting soap on my incision site. Is the smell normal if I’ve been a little sweaty?? It’s gets hot in my room and I’m sweating at night too. Should I be showering twice a day instead of just before bed?? I sent a message to my doctor when I noticed it yesterday, but it usually takes them around 2-4days to get back to me.

Again, Ive got no idea what I’m doing in terms of just showering daily and making sure my clothes don’t rub on my incision site. Any advice would be so appreciated!!

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