How much pain can I expect to be in after a c-section?
Hi, don’t worry the drugs are good! I had a elective c section for my first child as she was breeched and I have worse memories from the mastitis and nipples cracking than I do from the operation (mind you my breast pain was extreme). You will be fine picking up your new bub as much as you want however you should try really hard not to pick up your toddler. Maybe you could start getting your daughter used to it now by saying mummy can’t pick you up so much cause my belly is sore. I don’t know but my husband recently broke his collarbone and my daughter who is 26months understood he was in pain and stayed away from him most of the time. Another thing about c-sections that people don’t really mention is that although you have the six week recovery period, the pain (although slight) stays much much longer. I could feel pressure on my scar (like if my partner grabbed me from behind) for about 6-7 months after procedure.
I’ve had 2 vaginal and 2 c-section births. There are benefits and drawbacks to each. I won’t lie to you. Cesarean is quite a bit more painful afterward than vaginal. The worst is over in the first 4 days or so. Most importantly, do not overdo it in the first few days. They will give you pain meds that will make you think you can do more than you really can. Getting out of bed or rolling over is quite difficult at first. The good thing is that most hospitals want you to stay at least 3 days, preferably 4, after a cesarean. Don’t hesitate to let the hospital staff help you.
I had an emergency c-section when my daughter was born at 28 weeks. I had a spinal block but I could still feel the whole thing. You will be able to feel the Drs pulling and streatching at your uterus it still hurts even though you can’t feel them cutting you. It is quite painfull after the proceedure they say it takes 6 weeks to recover but it took me at least 6 months to have no pain from my c-section. I also needed a morphiene drip for days after the proceedure. Sorry to scare you but you need to be prepared. Best of luck.
I gave birth to three children via C-section. The pain is tolerable as long as you take it easy for the first couple of days. You will be very sore the next day. However, the doctors will push you to be out of bed and walking. It will be challenging at first but with each time it will get easier. Although the doctors recommend that you don’t do any lifting or driving, I had no choice and did anyway. In giving birth to my third child, I had two other small children who I need to care for. After being discharged from the hospital 4 days later, I went on with normal activity. I healed just fine. Just don’t push yourself or do anything too vigorous.
The pain from a C-section is pretty intense, but only for the first week or two. The doctor will give you pain meds to manage the pain, but it will be hard to get around (shower, go up stairs, etc) at first. You need to take it easy while your incision heals to avoing ripping and tearing of the stiches. You will be very sore and tender, but the meds will take the edge of…just dont over-do it! Dont worry too much because its not something that you cant handle. Good Luck and Congrats on the little one.
