First c-section.. unplanned

I slept downstairs for the first 4 nights and used my pregnancy pillow to prop myself up, thats the most comfortable I could get but I couldn’t lay down until about 7-10 days post op and even then was so hard to sit up. Ask for help if you need it, I didn’t and made it so much worse x

Try rolling first on the side and drop your legs just like when you were pregnant, also it's a good thing to hold like a small pillow/towel across the wound when you're standing/sneezing/using toilet with n2.

Feel free to message me! Also had an emergency c section 🫶🏻 here for ya!

Did they mention the pillow trick to you? That helped me. I also would position myself on the couch or lounger closest to the arm so I could use it and mostly my upper body to pull myself up. The belly binder also helped give me more structure to use to sit up. The padsicles for vaginal births, when staying laying down for awhile, I’d put that across the DRY wound. Then heating pad under my back. DEFINITELY keep moving once you do get up. Gas X and stool softener was my best friend too.

I honestly had the worst first two weeks of my life. Had to go back to the hospital twice because the pain was unmanageable. All I can say is Try as much to support yourself using your elbows and arms when getting up and it’s also much easier when you have someone supporting you. Just know…….it will get better

So for my first i rolled around and used a cane with this baby I bought a ice pack belly binder and compression shorts and compression taanks that are breastfeeding friendly it helped wonders. Also ik alot of people will say rest let everyone else do it but its not always the case move as you can tolerate. Im currently 3 weeks pp

After 6 days depending what stitches you got you can try using silicone scar plasters as well, consult gp if needed x

I would recommend the rolling technique for getting out of bed. Move on to your side first and then try sitting up. Also, I’m not sure how high your bed is but if you’re having trouble also climbing in it may be worth it to invest in a step stool. As for the couch, try scooting to the edge and then bracing your incision with a pillow or blanket as you stand up. You could also look into getting a belly binder. In regards to healing do you mean for your scar or more generally? I’ve seen a lot of people recommend silicone get sheets and mederma scar cream or bio oil