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C section issue

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Newmumtobetwentytwentytwo · 04/12/2022 09:18

Hi there,

Hoping for some advice.

I had a section 2 weeks ago and last night the scar has opened very slightly on one side. Doesnt look infected and not painful- my plan is to call the gp first thing in the morning as it’s Sunday today - has anyone had this/ is this a reasonable response?

thanks very much!

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SunshineAndFizz · 04/12/2022 09:20

Go to the hospital. Today.

You need it stitched back up and probably antibiotics.

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SunshineAndFizz · 04/12/2022 09:20

At least call 111.

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Babyenroute · 04/12/2022 09:21

Sorry to hear that, must be quite scary sight. In your situation I think I would have rung triage at the hospital since it's within four weeks- I suspect that is what the GP will say too as triage are specialists in post birth issues. Hope you feel ok otherwise and that it heals up soon. Congrats on your new baby.

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Newmumtobetwentytwentytwo · 04/12/2022 09:27

Thanks very much both - calling the triage now x

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SunshineAndFizz · 04/12/2022 10:43

Good luck, hope you're ok x x

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Newmumtobetwentytwentytwo · 04/12/2022 11:27

Thanks very much - have now also spoken to 111 and they are going to get me an appointment today xx

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SunshineAndFizz · 04/12/2022 11:48

Great news. Failing that, phone the Maternity Assessment Unit at the hospital you gave birth at. You'd still be under their care for 6 weeks after birth and usually they'll see you straight away.

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SunshineAndFizz · 04/12/2022 19:23

Newmumtobetwentytwentytwo · 04/12/2022 11:27

Thanks very much - have now also spoken to 111 and they are going to get me an appointment today xx

How are you doing? x x

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Newmumtobetwentytwentytwo · 05/12/2022 11:25

Thanks for asking- all ok thanks- actually only heard back today from a nurse but she’s happy with the symptoms- healed back up and no redness/ pain ect so am keeping any eye an any change at all will get myself to hospital xx

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SunshineAndFizz · 05/12/2022 15:28

Excellent news x x

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FTM2022SS · 05/12/2022 15:39

This happened to me but I did end up on antibiotics - twice! But got these mepliex border lite dressings from the walk in center and later Amazon and they aid healing while it knitted back up. Lesson learnt about doing too much too soon after a C-section though! Hope you are feeling okay!

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Newmumtobetwentytwentytwo · 05/12/2022 19:57

Thanks- good tip on the dressing and yes - def a lesson for me about overdoing it! X