C section

Hello, I had a c section last Friday and Im doing a fair bit but not over doing anything. Things like washing up, putting washing away, feeding baby, picking up baby, nappy changes and even going for a walk around the block. My advice would be to keep on top of pain medication even if you feel OK! I stayed in for two nights at hospital and was able to have stronger medication if needed.. don’t rush back home if you can’t manage the pain levels. For me day 2 was the most painful when trying to walk around. I’m not taking any medication at the moment and I am a little sore however this is my fault due to not taking medication! .. oh I would 100% recommend disposable high waist knickers.. I got the Freya ones for c section- brilliant. Good luck and do not worry / you’ve got this. Any questions let me know xxx

If you're having a section would you need a peri bottle/frozen pads? I thought these were more for vaginal births to help with recovery?
Definitely agree with Ashleigh though if you can stay in hospital for a few days it would make sense so you have support from midwives lifting baby etc. I can't imagine this would be easy on your own after major surgery xx

Hospital bag:

Maternity notes/info
Long phone charger
Change/money
Loads of snacks + still lucozade
Gum, fibre bars
Magazine
Ear phones/ plugs

Big pants and pads
Comfort bras
2x nighties
1x light dressing gown
Slippers
Comfy going home clothes- bigger leggings, best tops, baggy hoodie

Face wipes
Light makeup
Tooth brush and paste
Mini Shower gel and deodorant
Dry shampoo, brush, bobbles.
Tissues

Baby:
2 packs of wipes
Half a carry pack of nappies 10ish
Nappy bags
2x hats and mitts
7 vests
7 grows
Cardigan/jacket
Cellular blanket
Thicker blanket if cold
Going home outfit?
4x Muslins

Ready to feed formula/bottles if hospital don't provide.

Pillow for drive home.

At home:

Stock up on paracetamol and ibuprofen
Windeaze and constipation relief
Gum and fibre bars.
Still lucozade

Caddy up and downstairs with
Muslins
Nappy, nappy bags, wipes, dummy
Cream, snacks.

Put everything you'll need at arm level, so no bending. For example in the shower... towel over the rail, shampoo/gel on the sink.

I bought a range of pads... always discreet, maternity pads, always night/ultra. To be honest my pp bleeding was a lot lighter than I expected so it was nice to have a selection and pick. (I hated waddling around in maternity pads)

Fill fridge with quick and easy snacks/food.

Honestly elective c sections are nothing like the horror stories.

You'll only be in theatre around an hour and baby will be out in first 10/15 mins... the rest of the time flys by! All being well they'll probably discharge you the next day.

The only pain I felt was a few seconds sting for the needles and the recovery was achey but totally manageable on paracetamol and ibuprofen taken religiously for 2 weeks. I was able to carry him in car seat briefly the next day. Got down to change him on the floor. Was putting washing in and wiping spills on the floor a few days later... it's all doable slowly and carefully.

We were out walking week 2 and visiting family. Week 3 I drove.