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Help for other Mothers!

Hi Everyone, a friend of mine has just had an emergency c-section. I've had 2 emergencies myself and I've decided to write a list of tips for her to make her life easier/healing better for when she's home.

Please leave your best tips below so I can add them to the list and so other expecting mums can see!

Thanks in advance!

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Keep wearing the compression socks! No one told me this after my emergency CS and I was in agony with my feet/ankles/calves etc.

Take the pain meds after and don’t sit around for too long, however you know your own body best so don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself

hold a pillow over your incision when you get up/cough/do anything 😅

Movement is the fastest way to heal! Don't over exert yourself right away but don't sit around all day either!

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Use a hairdryer to dryer your incision site after a shower! Xx

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