C section advice

I had a c section four days ago and honestly make sure u have someone or people who are willing to help take care of u and baby’s if ur like me u will be rlly sore after surgery

You can ask for clear drapes, immediate skin to skin, breastfeeding as soon as possible, a belly block for pain, and delayed cord clamping still!

I haven’t had a c-section but I’ve always heard chewing gum after helps too!

I don’t think you have to keep your c section if you can flip baby. Right ? Try acupuncture and also Google spinning babies. I know some babies never do flip - so I get that. But I would try some other stuff !

yeah I can cancel the c section if baby flips unfortunately I’ve done acupuncture, spinning babies, ecv, seen a chiropractor, and some other things so I’m starting to feel he may not flip which is okay just hard to accept

I’m sorry. Someone I follow on Instagram @healthyivf tried everything as well. She did have a c-section. I understand how you feel as I would feel the exact same if it was me.
I would hire a talk therapist if you don’t have one yet and even a birth doula to help you process before , during and after. They can be really helpful!

My first was a Cesarean, and the second may also end up a repeat Cesarean. It's definitely a different recovery experience, and I totally understand the disappointment.

My biggest tips:
- My favorite disposable underwear was the FridaMom ones
- Get a diaper caddy and use it for carrying snacks, water, your phone/charger, and other stuff, so you don't have to move back and forth as much
- Stairs are rough for the first bit, so try to set up everything on one level at first if you can
- Listen to your body! Pain is a clear signal that you're doing too much and need to slow down
- Use pain meds as needed. That's what they're there for. You can request non-opiates if that's a concern, but my hospital automatically didn't offer opiates
- Ask for help. Period.

Having a c section is not that bad.
In 8 days you will feel much better. If this is your first baby, then you have time to recover, the problems is when you have older kids that want your attention.
So don't be so sad or preoccupied. Rest. And accept all the help

Though I have never had a c-section. Please, do not beat yourself up about having your boy this way. You are still giving birth. You have given life, and that alone is incredible. It doesn't matter how they come out. You are amazing, Mom. Don't forget that.

Walk and stay mobile as much as you can. Stay on top of your pain meds (even just Tylenol and motrin) and make sure you take them around the clock ... you don't want to play catch up with pain management. Take your stool softeners ... you won't have abdominal muscles to use and it sucks lol. Pain meds can also constipate you. Bring a pillow to keep in the car to splint on the way home, and make sure you splint while coughing, sneezing etc because it hurts like a bitch. I continued to use my pregnancy pillow because it helped to keep me propped up and made it easier to get in and out of bed. Wear loose comfy shorts and high waisted undies. Make sure you educate yourself on post csection recovery as far as stimulating your nerves again, engaging your core properly, scar healing, pelvic floor strengthening etc. It's key for proper healing and helping to lessen the pouch and will make your scar heal better. Good luck!

I had C-section with my last son (he was breech) & all natural with my first. The recovery time, for me, was faster & better with C-section. I was not prescribed narcotics & took the Tylenol as prescribed. I was home second day & was able to resume normal things, just moved much slower & did not lift or push anything for a few days. Besides my husband we had no extra help & we managed. Showering & cleaning the area felt great & I didn’t have to wear any special pads once I left the hospital. Everyone’s different & I hope your recovery is as smooth as mine was, & also hope my upcoming repeat cesarean is just as nice, you never know tho lol. I’m sorry your desired plans may not happen but baby will be in your arms soon

I’m struggling the same thing, can’t get my little girl to flip I’m almost 38 weeks and have tried everything!