C Section Hospital Bag

Help what do I need in my hospital bag I’m currently 35+2 and feel I should be getting my bag ready. I’m just so lost on what I actually need.

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Check out the list on the NHS website, its what I've followed and it's really good x

I’m having a C-section too also followed NHS list, I’ve made sure that my coming home outfit is high waisted and I’ve been recommended the Tesco seamless knickers for after birth as they come really high and they have no waistband so won’t rub on the scar they come in a pack of five I think for £9 I can send you a picture of the ones I’ve got. And then I just packed 1 nightie and one pyjamas. Everything else I followed off the list for me and baby. X

I watched some YouTube videos on what to pack and they’re quite good.

I’ve been told to bring a pillow for the journey home to hold against you tummy, as you’ll feel every bump in the road. X

Thanks guys ☺️x

I’m having a c section too and keep reading to take peppermint tea with me because the trapped wind is awful x

I am having my second section and I am taking
a charger
drinks
pjs for after section (I will put a gown on as soon as i arrive and then pjs so I will wear what I wear to go to come home in)
Few pairs of underwear and socks
Slippers
paracetamol
wash stuff ,hair brush toothbrush
breast and maternity pads
Flannel
Bag for dirty washing

For baby
3 outfits (1st ,change if needed and going home)
Milk -6 ready made bottles
Dummies
A few muslins
Pack of nappies
Pack of wipes
Blanket
Knitted all in one for on way home
A few nappy sacks

Hoeing to just stay in. The one night but if I stay longer partner will bring more milk and change of clothes each.

I’ve fitted this in a small suit case.
I will carry babies feeding pillow as I found this very useful after my last section.

Xx

Thank you so much ☺️ xx

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Hi everyone! I gave birth via emergency c section 9 months ago as my baby boy was measuring big, he pooped inside so there was risk of him inhaling it and I wasn’t progressing past 3cm to have a natural birth and now I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. I’m having a consultation on Tuesday to talk about birth options and to have any questions answered but I don’t know what to ask. I feel like it would be safer having a c section again but at the same time I don’t want a c section. Does anyone have any question ideas I could ask or any advice/stories of similar situations. Tia

Anyone else felt like this?

Hi, I’m 4 months postpartum, little one sleeps through the night and is formula fed, the last week I’ve felt extremely tired and very hungry! Just wondered if anyone else has felt this way/experienced this?

Hey what are your current symptoms?

I’m 37+5

I’m pretty mobile still but anything over a hour or 2 and I’m in discomfort

Getting up from a sitting position is hard

Some of baby’s movements now are bordering on painful especially around my crotch/pelvis

I’m exhausted very easily and nap every single day

Can basically only breathe out my mouth now and I’m snoring and dribbling 😂

Standing in one leg is very painful 😂

Some waves of pain/ tightening but I regular and mild

Low period type aches

And I feel like a fire breathing dragon with this acid reflux

My nose is growing 😂

My fingers swell slightly and go numbs in my sleep so that and constant toilet breaks keep me up ( checked swelling with MW and consultant and all normal, not a worry)

I also do not want to be social in person like I’d rather everyone just be my penpal atm lol

What are your symptoms?

Planned c section

Has anyone had a planned c section and been home the same day?

C section compression socks

Hey ladies when did you ditch the compression socks and how mobile were you when you did? I’m so done with them! 6 weeks tomorrow since the op and im walking around the house doing jobs and baby care but not really out and about yet (the odd day I am) is it safe to ditch the socks?