C section

I had a C-section most recently and my God I didn’t like it I would say make sure u have a good support system to help you when you get home . And stock up on hospital underwear the regular underwear can feel uncomfortable touching your scar.

I had the most amazing and relaxed section with my boy. Day 2 was by far the worst day, make sure you have support around you. Relax as much as you can but keep walking, even if it's just for a couple of minutes. Keep on top of your pain relief! I got given Dihydrocodeine to go home with, they didn't give me paracetamol and ibuprofen as it's cheap enough to buy.. I spread out my meds, I'd say paracetamol then 2 hours later ibuprofen and on a night I took dihydrocodeine which helped me sleep.

Get someone to help you shower, I showered on the 3rd day, my sister came round and helped me & also took off my dressing - it helped when she took a picture of my scar too so I could see it.

Keep your scar clean, use warm water and air dry it whilst laying on the bed or use your hairdryer (cool setting) to make sure it's all dry. Don't itch (as much as you'll want too).

All my feeling came back 6 hours later, I asked for my catheter to be removed as it was annoying me. I couldn't feel that at all x

Enjoy it and remember the outcome is worth all the pain you'll go through whilst recovering 🥰 I was out and about after a week, by 4 weeks I felt fully recovered x

Feel free to message me if you have any questions, I'm only in Thornaby too so not far from you at all xx