Do surgical stitches used for cesarean section need to be removed?

Patient's question:

I am nine months pregnant and about to give birth soon. I will have a cesarean section. Hello, is there suture removal after a cesarean section?

Doctor's answer:

For cesarean section surgery now, it is generally not necessary to remove the stitches, as absorbable sutures are used, and internal debridement is performed, which does not require suture removal. Currently at nine months pregnant, you can consider a cesarean section around 39 weeks. It is generally recommended that if you meet the conditions for a normal delivery, it is better to opt for a normal delivery, as recovery is faster after a normal delivery. It is recommended to regularly visit the hospital for postpartum check-ups.

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