Elective c section

Hiii, I’m about to have an elective c section soon at the women’s I’d love some advice as I’m nervous! And what things do I need postpartum and how did you manage to carry your baby around/up down stairs ect?

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Hey lovely, I'm also having an elective section at the Women's! Just wondering have you had your pre-op yet? And did you get your section date before your pre-op or do they tell you on the day? x

Am also having the same in December at the women's so following for any advice!

I've had two there and they were lovely.

Make sure you take big knickers (at least a couple of sizes bigger than your normal one) so they can sit over your tummy and not on your wound/scar. Elasticated pants are good for the same reason.

I found day 2/3 I felt significantly better than I imagined I could on day 1, and carrying the baby was never an issue. However, if you have a partner/support person, get them to carry the baby in the car seat, move the pram etc so you never lift anything heavier than the baby on its own.

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