Going through a c-section is difficult and there are many things you need to be aware of. You need to learn some things and everything that is written below is necessary. While we can say many things, we will stay focused on recovery after you leave the hospital and getting back in shape as soon as possible.
After you leave the hospital, it is a guarantee you will need help. It is important to have a parent, a family member or a friend to take you home. If you cannot find anyone to help, you will need to pay for help, if that can be afforded.
The doctor will most likely offer a prescription for painkillers and you will receive stool softeners. Prescription painkillers may be necessary for around 1 week following your surgery. After that, you can go for over the counter relievers. Make sure you never take something with acetylsalicylic acid if you will be breastfeeding.
In order to avoid constipation, you will need to drink many fluids. The incision is going to feel better every single day, especially after just a few days but it will surely be tender for various weeks. Make sure that the caregiver is called if there are infection signs like:
- Redness, swelling, oozing or warmth at the site of the incision
- Fever
- Pain getting worse or pain onsets that are unexpected
- Burning or pain when urinating
- Vaginal discharge that is foul smelling
Keep in mind that vaginal discharge or bleeding is to constantly diminish but it can last a few weeks, sometimes up to 6. It does turn from red to pink and then to yellow or white. The healthcare provider needs to be called if menstrual bleeding type will continue 4 days after you are discharged. Whenever noticing a blood clot, warmth or tenderness in a leg area, make sure you also call the provider.
Activity Levels
Modern mothers want to get back to daily activities as soon as possible. However, this is something that is tricky since you need to be careful with what you do. There are so many mothers out there that basically increase physical activity too soon. This can lead to problems.
Just as professional trainers like AnnaReichPT.co.uk say, it is vital that you rest as much as you can when you get back home. However, Anna points out the fact that you should never exaggerate.
When recovering, you need to start and slowly increase physical activity on a gradual basis. You are faced with a major abdominal surgery so you will have a belly that is sore for quite a long time. Heavy household work and lifting has to be avoided for up to 8 weeks.
After the c-section, a mother can start exercising at a moderate level in around 6 to 8 weeks. The caregiver has to give you the permission to do this. Getting back to your former self can last several months so you have to be patient. Sexual intercourse is allowed after around 6 weeks.
It is a grand task to recover from a C-Section, seeing how my folks undergo the process. It is good that there is already a lot of professional experts out there, including related companies and organizations ready to assist in the recovery phase.
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