C section care

Avoid all creams/ washes and just keep clean with water and pat dry.

Don’t start massage etc until it’s thoroughly healed at around 6 weeks.

I wouldn’t use a belt and I think you’ll find it very painful especially early on - I couldn’t think of anything worse than something tight on my belly.

Movement is key for recovery. Mobilise asap and keep moving as much as you can x

Antibacterial soap for your showers. Back pillow for bed. The hospital gave me a tummy wrap, so idk. Take is slow. You want to move around, but also rest. You just had a major surgery. You can workout and do massages after your first visit with ob.

I recommend cleaning with a baby wipe, patting dry then putting baby powder over the incision because sweat. I also don’t recommend using the belly band because it rubs against the incision when it slides. You could use a body shape suit, instead until you’re cleared then switch to a belly band. I hope this helps.

I didn’t use a belt. I started massages after everything was closed up so around 2-4 weeks. And very very gently. I had an antibacterial soap that I used everytime I washed. But I didn’t put any lotions or anything on it. Also make sure it’s dry. Pat it dry after shower and if it gets sweaty throughout the day. No baths until it’s fully closed up and maybe closer to the 6 week mark when you’re cleared

Movement is good but don’t over do it. If you’re tired then sit down and rest. Also I used like 10 pillows at night so u could sleep sitting up

I was in a similar boat as you!!!

Get a belly band, I didn’t like the hospitals, so I ordered a cheap one off Amazon
Stay on top of pain meds for the first 2 weeks
Moving around does help, but don’t over do it or you will pay for it later!