Back pain / stretch marks

I am 4 weeks pp from a C section and I’ve been having serious back pain, can’t stand for too long can’t even wrap my baby to my chest for time longer than 20mins bfr it’s start to ache. Anyone one pls advise on what to do.

I also need recommendations on what to use for my stretch marks

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My back hurt so bad for the first 2 weeks I had to use a wheelchair. 7 layers of your abdomen was cut into, so your back muscles have to compensate while your abs heal. Just gonna take rest

I had this too, even now it still like that and I'm just over 7 weeks pp but I also had major complications with my epidural I have a slightly curved spine so they kept hitting bone when trying to put it in then it failed so had to have a c section my.back was scabbed and bruised for a couple.of weeks now just aches even standing at changing table to change her if she's pooed and it's taking bit of time to clean her up my back starts dull aching I just find sitting back in my armchair up straight helps x

I had Terrible back pain for some time. I'd get completely breathless whenever I tried to stand. Plenty of rest (easier said then done) and keep up with some pain relief. It's a major procedure! If it was for anything else you'd be expected to have weeks of complete rest however because you've become a mum they expect you up and walking the same day it's complete madness. Keep pushing through mumma your doing a great job! If you have serious concerns I would get in touch with your gp xx

Same happened with me after my c section I ended up buying a postpartum belly wrap and it instantly helped me relieve back pressure.
I wear it when I’m cleaning or walking. It has helped me a-lot!

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