What is the normal amount of blood loss during a caesarean section?

In order to reduce damage to the vagina, many women will choose cesarean section. Some women who cannot meet the conditions for natural delivery must also have a cesarean section. As we all know, a cesarean section requires making an incision in the belly and then taking the baby out directly, so a cesarean section will definitely cause bleeding. Therefore, enough blood must be prepared before the operation. So under normal circumstances, how much bleeding does a cesarean section cause?

Normal blood loss during cesarean section:

Cesarean section is also known as classical cesarean section. The anesthesia method used is epidural anesthesia. The most commonly used cesarean section is propofol injection. The advantages of this type of anesthetic are rapid metabolism, simple operation and relatively safe, so it will not cause harm to pregnant women. The amount of blood loss during caesarean section is generally between 500 and 1,500 ml, and you can get up and move around 24 hours after delivery.

It will take 24 hours for gastrointestinal function to recover after a caesarean section, and only then can liquid or semi-liquid food be consumed. Because the wound has not fully recovered in the early stage, the digestive system is fragile, so try to eat liquid food as the main food in the early stage. Currently, cesarean section has been accepted by the vast majority of people. China is one of the countries with the highest cesarean section rate in the world, reaching 46.2%.

Pregnant women who undergo cesarean section should pay attention to their regular life and diet. We should develop good habits in life, for example: 1. Pay attention to adding or removing clothes appropriately when the seasons change, prevent colds in winter, and prevent heatstroke in summer. 2. In daily life, we should pay special attention to food hygiene and eat more vegetables, fruits and healthy natural foods, which are not only beneficial to the fetus but also to pregnant women. 3. Pay attention to physical exercise regularly, such as doing some radio gymnastics or finger exercises. 4. Do not engage in strenuous or intense activities within two hours after a meal. People who work at a desk should not work for too long at one time and should exercise appropriately. If you experience any discomfort after surgery, you must go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to avoid developing lesions.

Within two weeks after cesarean section, avoid getting the surgical incision wet, rinse the vulva two to three times a day, and soak your feet in hot water every night. If you recover well, you can resume your sexual life one hundred days after cesarean section. Try not to get pregnant again within two years after a caesarean section, because early pregnancy after a caesarean section can easily cause rupture of the original uterine incision, resulting in heavy bleeding or local infection, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.