Pain after C-section
I had an emergency c section 3 weeks ago. Is it common to feel worse now than I did last week? My abdomen is aching and I’m getting stinging and aching pain from where my C-section wound is. My lower tummy around the C-section is still very sensitive and it all looks worse from how deep my stretch marks were during pregnancy.
I am now exclusively breastfeeding so I think this may contribute to how achy I am feeling?
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Yes very normal, it’s healing and when it knits together it can be sore or sting. Make sure you don’t do too much when you feel like you can otherwise it’ll take longer to heal x
Yes, it can get better/get worse especially if you push yourself thinking you're better (like put socks on, or lift something absent mindedly - outrageous stuff) but keep listening to your body, you'll get better soon!
Make sure you're drinking enough water and nutrients as breastfeeding can make you feel horrid too!
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