Having a C-Section...... Any tips?

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FTM and having to get a C-section because of GI problems..... does anyone have any tips to make this easier? Prep meals for when we (husband and baby and I) get home? Clean house before we go? Any advice will help. I also just read that I shouldn't drive for 6 weeks?!?! Why so long?!

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I would recommend getting a stomach binder from the hospital it definitely helped me...

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Best tip; when yawning or sneezing make sure u hold your belly. Or even use a pillow. Wish someone would've told me. Espically when driving on bumps!!! 😫
Yes, I'd suggested to meal prep for about a week if you can do two that even better. Listen to your doc and let your body heal.

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I drove a week after my c section I have had 3 will have 4th in July happy to answer any questions

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Granny panties that go above the incision having any thing that rubs the area hurts. I used and arm chair so I didn't have to lay flat for awhile cuz pulling the area hurts. And take the pain meds as your told I tried to stop earlier and it killed me. Use all the help givien and offered to you. Yes to the pillow or hold you tummy when sneezing coughing for a long while after. My would pull some for like 2 years after but nothing like when it's fresh. I'll be having my second this June. Good luck.

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Have someone around to help after at home for a couple days (I was single with both of mine at the time of delivery), prep meals in advance would be good, small pillow to hold over your incision site every time you cough sneeze laugh or anything else that involves stomach muscles, walk as much as possible helps to heal faster, do not lift anything more than 5-10 lbs for I think the first 6 weeks, and that's about all I can think of. I've had 2 c-sections. Good luck!

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I drove 3 days after my C-section the day I got out of the hospital then went shopping for hours.  My daughter was born 8 weeks early and was in the NICU so still had alot to get done before she came home.  Definitely regretted the shopping all day later was in alot of pain.  Sneezing and coughing I would definitely suggest a pillow as it will hurt and be uncomfortable. Keep incision dry  or it can get very infected. And clean as much as possible before you go to hospital as you will not feel like it for a couple weeks.

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Last time it hurt like crazy so I bough c panties for this time to hold everything in place. Hope it works.

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They warn you to take it easy for 6 weeks, please listen to them. I was surprised how long it took me to feel better and it's important to let yourself heal. Let your partner and family take care of the house and focus on your baby and resting. I can't remember when I started driving but definitely after I stopped taking medication, probably about a week or two. You don't realize how much you use certain muscles while turning, etc. Best of luck and quick healing from your surgery!

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It depends how you handle things.... start moving as soon as you can feel your feet but don't over do it....

Having a C-Section...... Any tips?

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