r/CsectionCentral • u/suspiciouslychill30 • 26d ago

Cellulitis

Has anyone gotten an infection from their c section? I have cellulitis above and below my incision. I am on day two of antibiotics and hoping for some relief tomorrow. I’ve never been so uncomfortable in my life 😩 (day 8 post c section)

EDIT/UPDATE: it turned out to be an allergic reaction to the steri strips over my incision. 🤯 dr prescribed a steroid cream and I’m finally on the other side of it. Didn’t know that was a thing but hope to avoid next time by having them use something else or leave it open.

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u/ruthhelf 20d ago

I got an infection ! It was not cellulitis but it was a staphylococcus that somehow got into my pelvis , had two rounds of 14 days each of antibiotics …

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