Small amounts of any medicine you take may pass into your breastmilk but they’re unlikely to harm your baby if you take them as instructed. Your midwife or doctor will tell you what pain relief you can take. You will need to take pain relief for at least 7–10 days after your c-section. Your wound will feel sore and bruised for a few weeks. I had been bathing and keeping it clean as well as I could, but it’s in an awkward place and with the extra baby weight, it’s hard to see the wound.” “I got an infection in my wound a week after surgery and I felt a bit of a failure because of it. your wound becomes red, swollen, painful or has a discharge.
you feel generally unwell - for example, an upset stomach.Tell your midwife or GP straight away if you have any signs of infection, such as: You may find it more comfortable to wear cotton high-waisted pants and loose clothes. Once your dressing is off, clean and dry your wound carefully every day. This does not hurt but it may feel uncomfortable. They will also remove the stitches or staples after 5–7 days, unless you have dissolvable stitches. Your midwife will visit you at home to check your wound and remove your dressing, if you still have one. Read about coping emotionally after a c-section. You will need to make an appointment with your GP for your post-natal check 6–8 weeks after your c-section. After that, you can see your health visitor at a local clinic if you’d like your baby to be weighed or if you want to talk about any problems you’re having. Your midwife and health visitor will visit you at home for the first few weeks to check how you and your baby are getting on. Read more about when to exercise after a c-section. Check with your insurance company when you will be covered for driving after a c-section. You will need help with carrying your baby in their car seat and with lifting their pram. But avoid anything more active until you have no pain and you feel ready. For example, avoid driving, carrying anything heavy, having sex or doing heavy housework, such as vacuuming, until you feel able to. Gentle exercise, such as walking, will help you recover from your c-section. I felt tired and uncomfortable for nearly three months.” “I was busy at home looking after my older children. Speak to your GP if you are still having pain or you don’t feel you have recovered after 6 weeks. If you had any problems during or after your c-section, or if you’re looking after other children at home, you may feel you need more time to recover. It usually takes about 6 weeks to recover from your c-section but this will depend on your individual situation. How long does it take to recover after a c-section?
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