Recovery after c-section

I would like to know any recommendations how to recover from C-section. I just had my second C-section yesterday. I’m feeling horrible 😩

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I had my second c section 14 days ago! It’s so awful so completely relate - I have found recovery harder this time too - not sure if it’s because I’m looking after my 3 year old so not resting as much.
My advice is to try take it as easy as possible. Take lactulose to assist with going to the toilet for the first time and just keep up to date with pain meds!!! Like take them every time they are due so you are on top of the pain in the first few days x

I’m 3 weeks post emergency c section. I found that wearing disposable underwear for as long as possible helped feeling a bit more fresh. For me, the Frida mom ones were comfortable alongside the Frida mom pads. Take your pain killers religiously, even if you start to feel a bit okay. Good comfy pyjamas like nighties etc. Compression socks - I had really bad swelling in pregnancy that took a few days post section to come down so these just made me feel better. super gentle movements, be kind to yourself ❤️

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