Question for c-section Moms

My first c-section I was closed with the staples. I really did not enjoy having them removed so for the second c-section I asked for them to sew me up.

For the past 2 weeks I have been dealing with another severe rash on my incision to the point of being in tears and not being able to sleep.

When I put the cortizone cream on at times I notice I am getting flaky dark skin rubbing off. Any other Moms who were sewn up notice this when putting on any creams?

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sorry your going threw this pain


I did not have any problems with my staples.

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sorry i was stapled...I hope it gets better soon

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I was stapled also-sorry

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Not a mom but I did have a lap surgery a few years ago with a c-section like scar..

Dried skin is coming off probably because new, healing skin is coming in underneath.. I would try just washing it really really good and letting it air dry. Avoid creams because then it really gets no air when you put pants/undies on..

Sleep in loose fitting undies or boxers..

If all else fails, you may need a medicated cream from your MD.

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With my first c/s I was stapled and didnt experince this. With my second c/s I was actually glued with no stitches or staples and I did have some dry skin/flaking but it didnt bother me at all......hopefully it is just a sign of new skin and healing

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I was sewn up. I didn't experience anything like this.

I hope you feel better soon.

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I was closed with sutures...and I am an OR nurse... DO NOT PUT ANY LOTION ON THEM!! keep them clean and dry. The skin flaking is dead skin, but the creams can irritatte the area and start an infection...

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I had stiches that dissolved, and the only problem I had was that it was itchy at times throughout the course of healing. However I never had to put anything on it and no flaking. Maybe you should call your dr. better be safe then sorry

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Thanks for your help ladies. If I don't put the cortizone on, the itch becomes unbearable (and what brings on the crying fits).

It's the skin coming off that had me worried

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I would call the Dr. I had the stiches that dissolve and had no issues.

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I would call the Dr too, you shouldnt be in tears (dont worry, my c/s recovery had me in tears quite a few times too (but not staples related, gas chest pains related )

feel better, and please call your Dr to ease your mind

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Call the Dr.!!

I used baby powder as the only problem I had was moisture accumulating there...