C section mamas

Just a reminder to look after yourselves and not overdo it! I’m 5 weeks post c section, thought I was having the best recovery ever however started to feel some pain yesterday, now have some swelling/redness in the area and been given antibiotics. In hindsight, I’ve definitely been overdoing it (it’s hard not to with a toddler at home too!)

Congrats on your little ones but make sure you’re showing yourself some love too ❤️

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Also 5 weeks pp ... Also have swelling again ... Also just been given anti biotics 🤣
Definitely was in the same mindset as you. I hope you recover quickly Xx

frustrating isn’t it! Thank you. Hope you do too xx

It really is! I just struggle to slow down and take it easy 🤣

I second this! Also keep an eye on things after the anti bitoics, I am 8 weeks post c-section and have a second infection after everything looking like it had cleared up after the first antibiotics and the pain subsiding x

Totally agree! I thought mine was going well. Then I got an infection 3 weeks pp and then got sepsis. I’m now 8 weeks pp and my wound still hasn’t healed!

that’s awful! Really hope it heals soon and you’re feeling ok x

Me too, it’s so hard they tell you to rest but with a 2 year old and a 8 week old it’s pretty hard x

i know - it feels impossible! X

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