C - section

My c- section was fast it definitely is nerve wrecking not knowing what's happening all you feel is like they're pulling you but no pain. They got me up and walking within 8hrs of my surgery. I was able to stand straight by day 2. And it felt sore for a few days but in my opinion it wasn't that bad. As many people make it out to be.

I think seeing your baby for the first time will be worth everything.

Mine went really well, it was an elected c section. I had a playlist ready and having that playing made me feel so content and my daughter was born the song I wanted. I was sick at the start of the procedure but they just added more anti sickness and within seconds I was absolutely fine. My daughter was here within 10-15 minutes of me laid down and after that you don’t even think about what’s going on. It was the most incredible experience of my life and I would do it all over again.

I was up and walking the same night but was just walking slower I didn’t have pain or any troubles getting in and out of bed. I also didn’t have any trapped gas but have been told that chewing gum helps so I packed loads in my hospital bag hahah. I had no issues with my recovery at all.

I asked for a PICO dressing and honestly put everything down to that with how well my recovery was.

Hope it goes well! Enjoy every second with your little one🥹❤️

Had my c-section on 5th March and I would do it all again if I had the time again.

It was a really positive experience. I lost a litre of blood and didn't even know until afterwards. Didn't feel sick at all and I have had no gas. Make sure you drink loads afterwards.

To me, it's painful at first when you stand up (first few days) but keep on top of the pain meds and you will be fine.

The pain in my 2nd week just felt like a period to me as my uterus contracts.

I was terrified before my section, but like I said, I would do it all again.

I will add...I had a laparoscopy in 2021 to remove endometriosis and the gas and sickness after that was 10x worse

mine was an emergency my second is scheduled for april 13th but honeslty my biggest recommendation is staying on top of meds take them 30 mins before your due for them!! it’ll help with pain! walking does hurt but it helps so much!! get some stool softener or gas x to help with trapped gas it got trapped in my shoulders and was painful i asked for heating packs those helped with the pain temporarily but ultimately walking helped the most!
i used an abdominal binder for the first 2 weeks and it was a life saver!!! nurses will push your stomach every 15 mins or so to make sure everything feels okay and your not hemorrhaging!

I didnt get sick during my last c section. It was an emergency one so i didnt have any time to prepare. However THIS time i WILL be bringing my own over the counter pain meds and gas pills so im not stuck waiting on the nurses.

Have had 2 c sections the first was back in 2021 but that was an emergency so totally different to an elective.
My second was March 2025, it was so chilled and you have an idea of how the day is planned. You get to talk to the surgeon and anaesthetist before hand and they will run through the whole procedure so you’re not going into it not knowing what will happen. I also felt sick on the theatre table and also after and they looked after me so well. They put something in your IV and then had anti sickness tablets after. Everyone was lovely.
Yes you’ll be very tender but you will be able to walk- slowly. The nurses will also show you the easiest way to manoeuvre yourself out of bed and the best way to stand up. Your body will let you know its limits just listen to your body and when it’s too much. You rest but don’t not move about as it’ll make it 100 times worse for you and recovery. All the best ♥️

I had an unplanned c-section, almost emergency. If I get pregnant again, I will plan the c-section as my set of circumstances makes it more likely that I’ll need one. I’ve heard great things from people that have had them planned.

Recovery was not bad at all. I was up and using the rest room the same day. By the following day I could be out of the bed for longer periods of time.

My recovery at home was not difficult. I just followed what they told me to do and I’ve had no problems.