First time csection

I am schedule for my c-section too and for me it was a personal choice. I don't know if this helps you, but I am married to a doctor and in my view, the OBGYN + anesthesiologist + delivery nurses have been doing this every single day and are trained professionals... Me? First time mom. This whole "magic" around what our bodies are capable to do and how "natural" a vaginal birth is just adds an unbelievable guilt to child birth. Added to that... vaginal births can have complications too, vaginals tears, sexual issues after birth, strangulation by umbilical cord, bruises, trauma... So I tell you to take a biiiig breath and trust that you will be cared for. You can still can hold your little baba right after birth and make decisions about baths, golden hour, feeds and whatever you want. A C-section is just a calmer way to come to the world, and your body will heal ✨️ Let me know if you want to talk ok?

Take big comfy underwear, disposable underwear, maternity pads. Alot of people forget these with a csection but bleeding still happens! Ask a nurse to take your phone during the section so you can still get lots of photos. Get your partner to take pics afterwards as you wont be able to move much. If you want a shower after get your partner to go in with you, i could hardly walk nevermind wash myself 😂 take things slow and steady, recovery takes a while with the csection, dont push yourself and dont be afraid to ask for help! Ive had 2 c sections now, one emergency and 1 elective.

I've had an emergency c section and planned c section. I found the planned c section so much more relaxing, easier recovery. I highly recommend asking what you should expect pressure wise, cause you do feel pressure but no pain it's such a different experience. It felt like forever for them to stich me up after baby was out

It was honestly the most amazing experience. And my recovery has been fantastic. I'm 2 weeks pp now and ever since day 3 I've been up and moving with very little pain relief. I've had a vaginal birth too and my c section was a million times better experience x

I’m feeling the same, really anxious and nervous so your not alone. Deep breaths and keep the faith. We’ve got this!! X

I had an emergency section 3 months ago & you would never even know I’d had one.

Keep on top of your pain meds, keep the area clean & dry and just take it easy. Don’t try to do too much too soon.

Good luck no need be nervous xx

Thank yall so much! You guys have made me feel so much better. I'm so grateful to all the moms in this group