First-Time C-Section Mama Needing Advice

i ended up developing a needle phobia during pregnancy and was terrified of needing an epidural. they just get you to take a deep breath and before i knew it the numbing injection was done, then the rest of it was absolutely fine for me. i can’t speak for having things in your hospital bag as i had an emergency section but i did by maternity knickers that were a godsend as they put no pressure on the wound what so ever. i would just recommend lots of loose clothing! best of luck xxx

Some type of waist compression belt is the best thing that helped during healing. It makes you feel secure when you sit up or walk. You will need a support person to help with a lot of basic tasks, I couldn’t even bend to tie my shoes for 3 weeks and I couldn’t safely drive till like 2 months later. Something to help you sit up during the night would be so helpful. After my c section when my baby would cry at night it would take me at least five minutes to be able to sit up. The spinal just feels like uncomfy pressure for a few seconds and was the least painful thing in the whole process. The discomfort is so temporary and I don’t even remember much of it anymore because the excitement of the baby overshadowed everything

I had an emergency c section 2 weeks ago. I had a spinal not epidural since they had to get in quick. The needing was nothing! I didn’t see it or anything, I would say comparable to a numbing shot at the dentist. The most surprising part for me was how abrasive the stick for the iodine was 😂 (not bad either). I had NOTHING prepped and made out okay. I was up and walking that evening and home the next day. If you are planning adult diapers make sure to get unscented, the scent irritates my incision so I just toss a barrier in there for comfort. My advice don’t be a dummy like me and forget you were just cut open last week and rip your stitches.

I feel silly but when ppl offer help (even passing you water that is 3 inches from your hand) accept it- not worth straining and ripping a stitch.

You got this!!!!

I would take a fan I’ve had 3 c sections and with 2 of them the injections has made me feel very hot and sickness

My c section was a few years ago now but I remember having a great team in theatre they fully supported and helped me through the whole thing. The c section was the best part for me, what an experince ❤️ was the rest of my pregnancy that was horrendous. I had a great nurse who helped me to get in the correct position for the spinal and to help me with my breathing as it was being done it took a few mins but was honestly not bad thanks to them. Numbing shot was nothing. And im not a fan of needles but obviously had to get used to them being pregnant. I did not see the needle for the spinal at all which was prob best.
What kept me calm and got me through was telling myself I would be meeting my son that day and I do suffer with anxiety quite badly, I think I surprised everyone especially my mum lol the best advice I was given by my sister was to have a blanket or towel in the car your gonna need it for the ride home when you leave to go between you and the seat belt, roll it up to your liking and comfort.