C section

Id say keep a good laxative to hand, keep on top on pain meds. Take it slow walking around and don't do too much just take care of yourself and baby and try get others to help around doing chores etc. I'll be doing colostrum harvesting as milk coming in can take 3/4 days sometimes but skin to skin helps.

I have packed really minimally only got some comfy nighties, nursing bras and 1 pair of PJ's, slippers and toiletries. I've added a cushion and blanket this time as the hospital ones are not that cosy and you will want to be really comfy as I don't feel my best afterwards.

All the best for your special day meeting your little one. Xx

Best of luck! I’m in the same position due to the baby’s weight 😊
For a C-section, are we supposed to bring toiletries like shampoo and shower gel? I’m not sure when we’re actually able to have our first shower after the incision. Any thoughts on that?

I just had one 10 days ago due to severe pre-eclampsia. The section itself is fine, its really important that you keep in top of pain relief, I was sent home after 24h at around 6pm and I was so tired I didnt really have a plan to alternate meds and the pain was unberable at some point, make sure you stock up of paracetamol at home, I was only given DHC from Hospital, alternate paracetamol, ibuprophene and DHC every 3/4 hours. I found that putting a pad in the incision helped when moving especially when lowering down when going to the toilet. The hospital gave me a stool softner to take 2 a day which worked really well, no pain when going N2 but after 5 days be cautious lol dont take it twice a day if dont need or yiu will have to run to the toilet uahahah. Good luck and be patient!