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C section scar

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Sux2buthen · 01/04/2019 20:53

This is gross so please don't read if squeamish. Obviously I know I need the doctor and will go tomorrow, I just need quick advice if anyone knows the answer.
I'm 3 weeks post section. Had no incision trouble until just now it felt itchy so I checked it and one side is red, inflamed, and to be honest wet and smelly 🤮. I have to be up breastfeeding half the night and I'm worried about aggravating it or getting sweat etc in it (tummy isn't what you'd call flat 3 kids and 2 sections later)
So I've used surgical tape to tape a pad over it. Should I have done that? I have to be upright with my baby a lot in the night, so can't lay there getting air to it. Thanks for any advice

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mamaandthegirls · 25/04/2019 23:33

I was told by my nurse a pad is great to keep it nice and dry so you’re doing the right thing! Make sure you dry it well after a shower or bath too x

newmommytobe · 26/04/2019 00:02

You may have an infection. I'm 2 weeks post c section and just finished antibiotics for infected scar.

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