5 weeks post c section.. done too much

Can anyone help me please. I had a c section 5 weeks ago tomorrow. I started driving Sunday and doing a bit more and I think iv done too much. The right side of my incision is so painful to touch. It's still scabby in places and it feels like it's pulling. My mum is coming to help me today but my partner has been on nights the past 3 nights is IV had to do it all alone so no real way I can just lay down.
Will I have pulled my insides? I feel like IV gone back so far I spent all night crying

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I still get tugging pain and sensitivity on the scar sometimes nearly 5 months on and my scar was scabbed for a good 10/11 weeks.

Your insides should be pretty sealed by that point unless you’ve had any healing issues with your incision.

Everyone is different but I was back doing pretty much normal activities from 3 days post section and no reopening etc. If it feels too much then go a little slower x

take it as slow as you can for a few days, but youre most likely fine! Its very normal to get some pain and tenderness/tightness back around 4-6 weeks. Its not a set back, healing just isnt linear unfortunately

I got pain about this point when hadn't had any previously. My baby was 11lb 13 born so I had no choice but to be lifting a lump straight off the bat 🤣 youre likely fine just make sure it isn't leaking anything and if in doubt just call the GP ☺️

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5 weeks post c section.. done too much

Can anyone help me please. I had a c section 5 weeks ago tomorrow. I started driving Sunday and doing a bit more and I think iv done too much. The right side of my incision is so painful to touch. It's still scabby in places and it feels like it's pulling. My mum is coming to help me today but my partner has been on nights the past 3 nights is IV had to do it all alone so no real way I can just lay down.
Will I have pulled my insides? I feel like IV gone back so far I spent all night crying

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