What can you eat after passing gas following a cesarean section?

Generally, after passing gas following a cesarean section, women can consume foods such as millet porridge, lean meat congee, radish soup, steamed eggs, and vegetable or fruit purees. They may also take medications as directed by a physician, including *Bacillus licheniformis* live bacterial capsules, compound digestive enzyme capsules, compound azintamide enteric-coated tablets, domperidone tablets, and ibuprofen tablets. If any discomfort occurs, prompt medical consultation is recommended. Specific details are as follows:

I. Foods

1. Millet Porridge
Millet porridge is mild and easily digestible, placing minimal burden on the gastrointestinal tract, making it an ideal food in the early stage after gas passage post-cesarean.

2. Lean Meat Congee
Lean meat congee is rich in protein, vitamins, and iron, providing energy while replenishing nutrients essential for postpartum recovery.

3. Radish Soup
Radish soup contains abundant dietary fiber, which promotes intestinal motility and increases gas passage, helping prevent constipation.

4. Steamed Eggs
Steamed eggs are easy to digest and rich in high-quality protein, supporting wound healing and overall recovery.

5. Vegetable and Fruit Purees
Vegetable and fruit purees are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, promoting gastrointestinal motility to prevent constipation while supplying essential nutrients.

II. Medications

1. *Bacillus licheniformis* Live Bacterial Capsules
*Bacillus licheniformis* live bacterial capsules are a commonly used probiotic preparation that helps regulate the balance of intestinal flora and supports recovery of gastrointestinal function. Taking this after gas passage following cesarean section can improve the intestinal microenvironment and alleviate digestive symptoms such as bloating or diarrhea.

2. Compound Digestive Enzyme Capsules
Compound digestive enzyme capsules are combination formulations containing multiple digestive enzymes such as pepsin, papain, and amylase. These enzymes work synergistically to promote the breakdown and absorption of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in food, thereby relieving symptoms like bloating and belching caused by indigestion.

3. Compound Azintamide Enteric-Coated Tablets
Compound azintamide enteric-coated tablets are primarily used to treat symptoms caused by insufficient bile secretion or lack of digestive enzymes. The formulation includes pancreatic enzymes, azintamide, and simethicone, which help improve bile and digestive enzyme secretion, enhancing food digestion and absorption.

4. Domperidone Tablets
Domperidone tablets are a prokinetic agent that enhances gastrointestinal motility and improves gastric emptying. After gas passage following cesarean section, taking domperidone can relieve symptoms such as bloating and nausea caused by reduced gastrointestinal motility.

5. Ibuprofen Tablets
Ibuprofen tablets are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. If pain occurs after gas passage following cesarean section, ibuprofen may be taken under medical supervision to relieve discomfort.

After passing gas following a cesarean section, diet should gradually progress from liquid to semi-solid, and then to regular food. Avoid consuming greasy, spicy, or hard-to-digest foods too early. Increasing intake of dietary fiber—such as from leafy greens (spinach, celery) and fruits (apples)—helps prevent constipation. Maintaining a varied diet ensures balanced nutrition and supports comprehensive postpartum recovery.