Cesarean Wound Complications

Baby born via cesarean

Cesarean sections occur in more than one out of four births in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some of the main C-section risks involve wound complications after the surgery.

Adhesions

After a Cesarean section, some women experience very thick internal scarring and adhesions. This can cause placenta previa or abruption in future pregnancies, according to AmericanPregnancy.Org.

Infection

Infection is one of the main concerns after any type of surgery. After a Cesarean section it can happen in any of the abdominal organs, uterus, or the actual incision site.

External Infection Signs

Signs of an infection at the skin incision area include itchiness, followed by tenderness and wound draining, says The-Essential-Infant-Resource-For-Moms.com.

Internal Infection Signs

Internal infection signs include flu-like symptoms, a foul-smelling incision, and a lot of discharge from the wound. If the incision gets worse rather than better, it is an immediate sign of infection.

Split Incision

Opening at the incision site is another wound complication that could quickly lead to infection.

References

• AmericanPregnancy.Org
• AmericanPregnancy.Org
• The Essential Infant Resource for Moms