Sleeping after c-section

Hi all I am booked for c-section on Friday next week. I have heard some people find it more comfortable sleeping in an upright position afterwards, have bought myself a back wedge for on the bed and was going to use a neck pillow. Just wondering if this is true, probably should have double checked before buying these things but hey ho! 😅

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I found being flat on my back most comfortable and then after 2 weeks or so I was able to sleep back on my side x

I only slept upright for the first maybe 5 days and then I felt comfortable enough to gradually go lower. I did need the occasional help to sit up though. I’m 3 weeks post c-section today and now sleeping on my back, sides and all sorts like I used to before!

I found it comfortable and was easier for me to get out of the bed being in an upright position and also had trapped wind which is common so was definitely more comfortable. We have big square cushions on our sofa so I used that to bring me more forward it bed . I also used a cushion behind me when was on the sofa so I wasn’t sitting so far back and made it easier to get up and down so think you will find it handy to have

I also found it easier being more upright for the first few weeks. Was a lot of strain on my tummy to sit up from lower positions and rolling over was also painful so it was just better for me to be more upright until more healed

Excellent choice
May allah ease your recovery and get you a sweet lovely baby❤️❤️

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