Postpartum Tip #1: Quick Recovery For A C-Section

First time mommie to be talks about how she tackled her first days of recovery after a c-section, and what is working for her. Remember, no matter what, always consult with your OBGYN regarding your individual recovery.

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• pregnancy
• baby
• c-section
• exercise
• post-natal
• fitness
• motherhood
• mom
• birth
• labor
• delivery
• complications
• stretch
• marks
• postpartum

[mommie2betime]

golantr-so glad to hear the wifey is doing well. That first month was OVERWHELMING for my husband and I, should be a little smoother sailing for you guys now. My husband was dying as well seeing me in pain, he couldn't handle it. Take care, and don't forget to help your wife start a baby journal, you'd be surprised how fast the time goes by!

[golantr]

My wife had a c-section about 16 days ago. She is still in a lot of pain but not across the entire incision. Just on the right side of the incision. It hurts so much that she can't sit up while holding the baby, she has to put the baby down to sit up. Is this normal? There is no redness or swelling around the incision. It looks fine from the outside - my concern is that she is hurt on the inside. Is it normal to hurt this much this far in?

[mommie2betime]

again-I'm not a doctor, but YES ON THE REAL a c-section hurts afterwards! I remember having to ask my husband for help sitting up, holding the baby, and getting out of bed! As far as it "feeling like" it hurts on the inside, well it kind of feels like that. Just make sure your wife doesn't have any sudden movements, go slow, and make sure she goes to her follow up apt. with the doctor so he can check those incisions-keep em' clean too! take care

[onediva69]

another question similar to the one just asked...I know I can't do any ab excercises yet, but can I do any leg and butt excersizes?

[mommie2betime]

TALK TO YOUR OBGYN-actually talk to like 3 because they MIGHT have different responses to that question.....but anything that will irritate or threaten the scar I believe is not right. Listen to your body. I went really slow.....but I do remember doing some minimal squats and slow paced walking.

[ghostgril]

she has a lazy eye...or cross eyed its loo vutr and the bby shes so precious

[mommie2betime]

yes I do have a lazy eye....lol

[jocquelin2008]

i was on bedrest most of my pregnancy and wasnt able to work out throughout,,,is this ganna make getting back in shape impossible? i have my csection in a week and also have 2 kids already a 4 year old and a 1 year old!

[MysteryhaiM]

thanks! thats sweet!:))

[appletinImom0f5]

i had c section with my last one with 5 kids at home and 7 preg behide me. yeah that aint working with the go for a walk thing! pain is not my issue I did walk with in 4 hour of my c-section i felt fine. I was in the hopstial for 8 days with swealling and other issue then came home went into trying to just walk and do lil things. Ended up healthy wrong and now they have to cut me again (not preg) so i can heal the right way. wonderful. I think everyone is diferent

[Lilbert209]

You look great for 20 days after! I'm amazed! I'm only 21 having my second child/second cesarean and I hope I look as good as you! Deffinately going to be exerciseing more this time around!

[aliceihm]

I do confirm the sooner you get out of bed, the faster you recover from c section, a week later I was riding a bike :)

[MJibraan]

I did same thing and after 2 week i'm 90 % fit.

[emgrl83]

Thanks for the information.. I'm going to be a first time mommy.. I'm set to have my C-section this Friday (April 30th 2010) I'm scared because I don't like surgery... Your video gave me relief and I wanted to thank you.

[mu7asaba]

that was really helpful...

am having a planned c section in 5 days and am terrified by how my stomach will look like after!!!

now seeing ur stomach look very nice.. am more optimistic:)

[salsaguera]

you can do it, just keep focus and remember it is all about you. If us moms don't take care of ourselves, we can't take care of our babies!