Tap block

Same I don’t recall feeling any pain during or after my c section whereas my friends say it was really painful specifically for 2 weeks after 😩 now I’m scared to have another one incase this happens to me

I had a spinal block for mine. I am now 5 weeks PP. I was petrified by the thought of c section and didn't want it but had to and honestly I don't think it could have gone any better, didn't feel a thing! Recovery after was a dream too, very sore for several days after of course but was absolutely manageable with the painkillers they sent me home with xx

I didn’t have a TAP block for my unplanned slightly emergent csection, with a previously placed epidural. But I know they gave me pain medication via suppository while they were prepping me for the surgery and I pretty much had zero pain following.

I had the spinal in theatre and opted in to all the drugs (the one in your bum is amazing!) but I didn’t get a TAP according to my surgical notes and discharge papers.

TBH though I’ve never had much pain worse than period cramps after either section.

I didn't have this with my first, just a spinal, but they are recommending a general anaesthetic for this delivery and have said they would do a TAP too then so I'm not in as much pain when I wake up.

If you did have a TAP block it will be documented in your medical notes.

You can definitely ask. Recovery can vary but typically it's harder if you already have a child to look after too.

I’ve never had a TAP block but I’ve never found any of my recoveries particularly painful or difficult. I’m 8 days PP now following my third c section and I haven’t taken any paracetamol or ibuprofen for about 5 days already. You might just have a high pain threshold or be one of the lucky ones x