Yes, there is good evidence of the medical grade manuka honey being very good on wounds, and this is actually one of the areas where quite a bit of the research has been done.
Although clinical trials have focused on other areas so far eg leg ulcers, yes, you can use it to help healing the wound from a Cesarean Section.
From feedback we've had of mothers in this situation, the doctors will put their own dressing over the wound at the time of the operation, and it seems this is left on for a couple of days until you are comfortable taking a shower and removing that first dressing. After that, while you are on the ward, you can apply the honey so that it can help with the healing. We suggest that the sooner the better, but it may vary a bit on your situation.
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ManukaCare product is the specialist medical grade manuka honey in a tube that is suitable for your situation. The other plus with it is that it can fight against MRSA (this is now on its label too), which is often a concern when in the hospital.
It is still just pure honey, nothing else added - just that has these extra special antibacterial properties naturally in it, and it has been sterilised for wound use. Although rare, there are a small number of people who can react to honey. Should there be any reaction at all, it is easily and quickly able to be washed off.
Hope this answers.
16-06-2010, 04:39 PM
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