How to look after your c-section scar: Healing, recovery and expert advice

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How to look after your c-section scar: Healing, recovery and expert advice
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Your scar will be a lasting memory on your body to remind you of the day your baby entered the world.

or are planning to have one soon, it's a good idea to get clued up on how to look after your c-section scar and your skin after the procedure. After all, it will be a lasting memory on your body to remind you of the day your baby entered the world.

While you’re bed bound in hospital, you’ll have a catheter fitted and this will remain in your bladder for at least 12 hours. After this you will be encouraged to get out of bed and moving as soon as possible, this helps get you on the road to recovery.Before you leave hospital, your midwife should show you and advise on how best to take care of your wound when you're at home.

Although it might appear red at first, it should fade to be quite flat and pale in time, and your pubic hair may even cover it.

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