Postpartum care measures help prevent infection after cesarean delivery. Which of the following is included?

• A. Prolonged bed rest
• B. Avoiding wound checks
• C. Early ambulation
• D. Adherence to aseptic technique

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is preventing infection at the cesarean incision by keeping the wound care strictly sterile. Adherence to aseptic technique means performing wound cleaning, dressing changes, and all contact with the incision with clean hands, sterile gloves and supplies, and proper sanitation. This minimizes the chance that bacteria reach the surgical site, which is the most direct and reliable way to reduce postoperative wound infection.

Prolonged bed rest isn’t a method to prevent infection; it can actually raise risks like pneumonia, blood clots, and poor circulation, which don’t help with wound infection prevention. Avoiding wound checks delays detection of infection signs, which is unsafe—regular, careful wound assessment is important for catching problems early. Early ambulation helps overall recovery and reduces some complications, but it’s not the measure most directly tied to preventing surgical-site infection compared with keeping the wound care strictly aseptic.