C-section scar healing with an apron belly / overhang

I am due to have a C-section but have an overhanging tummy. I'm worried about how this might affect the scar healing - lack of airflow, sweatiness in the area due to the overhang, infection or irritation due to the constant moisture, etc. Looking for advice on how best to help my scar heal well given my tummy situation! Thanks ladies

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I also have an apron belly and had a c section 7 weeks ago. I rolled a paper towel and placed under my belly on top the incision to keep it dry. I would change it with a fresh one every few hours. Also use a hair dryer when getting out of the shower to make sure it’s completely dry. I’d also wipe the area clean with a clean wet rag i I felt it was getting too sweaty then dry the area again. I really didn’t feel that it was that bad to keep clean and dry. Mine healed beautifully with no issues. You will be ok but good luck!!

I’m 3 weeks pp, I got a mild infection In the first week because the heating was on too high one night and I wrapped up too much, the sweat caused it - so avoid doing this! What I’ve been doing and it’s been okay so far: - wash it with water in the shower daily, I’ve been advised no soaps. - use a hairdryer to dry after shower - use a handheld fan to air it out throughout the day

@Amber @Amber can you still get an infection at three weeks because of overhang and sweat? What horror stories? What did it say🫣

Apron belly here and had myv4th c-section in June. I went and got the absorbent gauze at Walmart and laid that over my scar and held it in place with my underwear. Worked great for me! Never had any issues with my scar healing either