Health Tip: After Caesarean Section

What to expect

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(HealthDay News) -- Caesarean section, also called C-section, is a surgical procedure in which a baby is removed from the womb through an incision in the mother's abdomen.

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Here is what to expect after a C-section delivery, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:

• The pain is typically worst on the first day after surgery, then it should begin to subside.
• Vaginal discharge is normal.
• Drink plenty of water each day -- between eight and 10 glasses.
• Avoid lifting heavy objects and climbing stairs.
• Don't drive until you can wear a seat belt comfortably.
• Call your doctor if the incision site becomes red and swollen.

-- Diana Kohnle