How long should rest after a normal delivery?

Patient's question:

During pregnancy, it's always particularly uncomfortable, and morning sickness is also very severe. How long should one rest after a normal delivery?

Doctor's answer:

For normal vaginal birth mothers, if there are no special circumstances such as surgical assistance, excessive bleeding, vaginal lacerations, or postpartum lochia, they can get up 12 hours after delivery. After 24 hours, they can go to the bathroom and take slow walks indoors. These light activities help restore energy and accelerate blood circulation and tissue metabolism.
This is because the incision on the uterine wall after a cesarean section does not heal well in the short term. The surgical incision is primarily connective tissue, which lacks elasticity. However, it is important to monitor changes in this scar and seek timely treatment if any abnormalities occur.

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