OB-GYN's C-section Recovery: First 2 weeks | Pain, Incision, & Abdominal Binder tips!
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C-section recovery vlog form an OBGYN doctor after C-section for breech. I discuss pain management, incision appearance, and how to wear an abdominal binder. I do C-sections all the time so I am sharing my experience as the patient! - Věda a technologie
I watched this video before my c section hoping mine would be good too, it's been awesome, had my planned c section yesterday morning, it was super smooth and fast. The anesthesia placement was painless. 48 hours after I'm already walking eating and going to the bathroom. I'm only on Tylenol and almost no pain or vaginal bleeding. I was expecting it to be so rough but it's been ok! Stay positive! ( I prayed A Lot too) 💞💞🙏🙏🙏
I had mine 12/27 only Tylenol that’s it 🎉🙏🏽
How long did you have to stay in the hospital I have a scheduled c section for my second baby this is my first time having to get a c section I’m 39 weeks and I’m nervous
I have mine on the 24th and you have no clue how happy your post made me! I hope you and baby are doing amazing ❤️ thank you for the motivation!!
@@GG-vi4un Thank you! I'm sure your c section will be awesome too! Baby eats and sleeps all day we got so lucky!! I'm almost 3 weeks post partum and I'm fully back to normal 🙏 💗
@@cedesLifestyle I stayed for 3 days, it wasn't bad. The nurses helped me a lot. Just stay on top of your pain meds like Tylenol and Advil and you should be fine 💞
I had a planned C-Section scheduled for 07/23/23, and I was terrified of the surgery and the recovery. I had read so many negative comments about C-section recovery that I was mortified ...
The surgery went super smooth, I was in pain (obviously) after a major abdominal surgery. The painkillers help a lot and in 48 hours I felt like I was fully recovered! I needed help getting in and out of bed the first 48 hours, after that i was able to do so on my own.
Now I am 2 weeks postpartum and I can't even beleive i had this surgery only 2 weeks ago, and that I recovered super fast. In my opinion C-section wasn't scary at all.
To all mamas out there having a planned or maybe emergency C-Section: YOU GO THIS! Don't be sacred, and don't waste your time reading negative comments like I did during my preganncy.
Thank you 🙏 for this comment, I have scheduled first C-Section in two weeks, I am terrified about the recovery process.
@pattyl.3290 Please don't be terrified :) The surgery itself is so fast and smooth that you won't feel a thing! I'm sure it'll go so well! The first 2 days will be the most painful days, but with medication, you won't feel much pain. Don't feel shy or guilty to ask for medication when your pain starts. You won't feel drowsy, and you will still be able to make a beautiful bond with your baby and to nurse and care for your baby.
I'm wishing you best of luck and a speedy recovery. You got this, Mama ❤
Firstly congratulations on bubs! As well as having a smooth delivery and recovery.
Secondly, It's not "wasting time" reading negative experiences/comments.
It gives people a REAL insight of both positive and negative experiences. I had 2 very traumatic csections and THE TRAUMA and "negative" experiences of others csections are what are NEVER talked about.
I had my 3rd cs a month ago and this time round would have to be the LONGEST healing I've had out of the 3. However, it wasn't a traumatic cs like the previous 2 I had. I've had both a positive and negative experience with csetions and it is so common that many women have experienced horrible csections and feel restricted to "voice" it because the "positive" outweigh the negative. I spoke LOUDLY about my negative experience AND my positive. I love seeing the "negative" comments because its proof that there are other who had the same experience as me and you don't feel alone knowing that. It would be a perfect world if everything was smooth sailing. One thing our healthcare and midwife emphasised on was the fact we see so many positive birth experiences BECAUSE no one wants to post about an awful experience, who would? It needs to be made more aware that there ARE negative experiences and it's okay to talk about it/post about it etc. Keep an open mind.
I'm so sorry about having to experience such a traumatic surgery/recovery. The negative comments I'm referring to aren't about negative experiences. They are literally negative comments that don't worth spending time on. Of course, so many women don't go through a smooth c-section. The experience is painful and mentally challenging for lots of women. I consider myself very lucky. Again, I'm repeating that I am not referring to "experinece". Or to put you or anyone else down who had to go through a traumatic experience.
Lots of "negative comments " I read about were unnecessary comments like " you will never be able to bond with your baby the same way as natural delivery", or women openly shaming other women on social media for choosing to have a c-section intentionally or due to medical emergency.
These comments are unnecessary and mentally challenging, so it's better to stay away from those comments. But I do agree with you that it's absolutely necessary to read about others' experiences, whether positive or negative, to have an insight. I was so terrified reading through lots of negative/traumatizing experiences that I was desperately looking for a single positive experience. I was terrified until the last second.
Overall, during pregnancy, I went through hell mentally, to the point that I was unrecognizable sometimes. In this particular case, it would be great to read more about positove expeirneces. So, I wanted to share my positive story here, so whoever is reading my comment will also have an insight about the possibility of having a positive c-section recovery experience. I think you took my comment out of context since you focused so much on what I said about not wasting time on reading through negative "commnets.""
I wanted to clarify what I meant.
Kudos to you for all three c-sections you had and for standing tall 👏 , and congratulations on your newborn ❤ I always have an open mind. Don't judge a person based on a sentence :)
I’m having my planned c-section tomorrow morning, I’d an emergency C-section previously just little nervous and can’t wait to meet my baby boy
My wife is recovering now. She describes it as a positive c-section experience. It was more traumatizing for me, I think, cause it’s hard to see her so vulnerable. It’s day 6 and she is a trooper and is doing well. She is a first-time mom and doing amazing, as I knew she would.
The thing she hates the most is the swelling, particularly her feet.
Your a good Dad
Wish you and your family the best!
Thanks for being there for her. How did she manage the swelling?
@@chiellaharriet9447 She didn’t do anything particular for them. The swelling lasted longer than she hoped but now she’s good. Sorry I don’t have better info. Mama and baby are doing really well though - he’s a big boy already 👶🏻
You holding the baby while explaining this was comforting to me. I am 28 weeks pregnant and will need a scheduled C-section. As stressful as it is knowing the process of what’s going to happen, you holding your baby reminded me that I get a baby out of this ❤️
You will be ok! Just say to yourself in the process every few minutes, I will ve ok. Many women has passed through this and are doing fine, I will be ok. This helps mentally and emotionally. I can ASSURE you, you will be ok! Medicine has evolved so much that its almost easy to have a C section and recover. You will be ok , I know you will
I'm also grateful for this video. I'm 40 weeks pregnant and scheduled for a c-section. I'm not going to lie I'm nervous and scared but seeing the baby in this video has reminded me that I'm getting a baby out of this
same here! now 28weeks too
@@Masixolemeintjies56 hey, how did it go? 🤗
Someone that did c section, how long will she recover her body back?
I went into scheduled C section which took my twins 15mns to come out and me 5hrs to complete due to complications with uterine walls and lost blood from 13-6. I knocked death doors and no one opened. The whole hospital moved to my operation room. Today I am 11days after C section with my twin boy and girl.
I became a case study and Doctors said despite all medicines and tubes everywhere, I was still singing "Let the Lord God be God!"
I know and I find it strange too but the Lord God saved me for my little ones.
Praise the Lord 🙏🏾🙌🏾God bless you and your little ones!
SUPER helpful video and very reassuring - there’s nothing quite like hearing the birth experience of, and advice from an OBGYN! Need more videos by medical professionals speaking from experience! Thank you so much ❤
As OB nurse who was privileged to have a high risk pregnancy ,cerclage, mgso4 infusion, CS,premature baby....I was educated about the other side of health care. It's so important maternal care improve drastically in this country
I'm an IC cerclage mama too❤
Great video! A provider undergoing a surgery and then giving tips on it is probably the best possible source of information! Thank you!
Amen.
This video was so informative! Thank you! I may have a c-section due to placentia previa and am so scared but this video gave me some relief and info on what to expect. Thank you again & congratulations on your little one ❤
Congratulations, wishing you a speedy recovery!!
Love you doctor!! I’m 6 months pregnant and I will be 7 months next week. and I’m watching all your videos. Preparing myself for anything. Your videos are very informative🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing this video, I am 33+6 and have known since I found out I was pregnant I would need a c-section this time after the traumatic birth of my first child. I have been getting increasingly nervous about my up-coming c-section and having a Dr's perspective on both the medical side and the human side is hugely reassuring.
I have a planned c-section booked for 2 weeks from now for a breech baby and seeing you snuggle your baby throughout this video was so calming to me. My worry comes from not being able to bond and connect with my baby to the same capacity as I would with a vaginal delivery so this was really nice to see and hear. Thank you for walking us through your experience!
I’m so glad u shared your personal experience. I’m 3 months pregnant and I asked my doctor about having a c section because my mom wasn’t able to have me vaginally. I just preparing my self with knowledge just in case I can’t deliver that way. Hang in there!
First of all congratulations on the beautiful baby. Second i appreciate this. Learned a lot to prepare for mine. Thank you!
Thank you! I’m getting ready to have a second c-section in a couple of months. My first was a horrific experience and I’m trying to be prepared because I’m choosing this route this time. (Different hospital and drs so I know it will be different). It was very helpful to see and hear from a dr that has gone through it.
As a substance use researcher, I SO appreciate your note on proper opioid disposal ❤
Thank you for this I am scheduled for one next week praying for safe and speedy recovery ❤
This helped my heart. I’m on day 4 of recovery from a planned C-section (also because of breech baby) and just so good to know other mamas are experiencing the same things I am. Thanks for this vlog! The notes about pain meds and the abdominal binder were particularly helpful. And thanks for showing your scar. That’s been the scariest part for me is dealing with my incision or knowing how to manage that discomfort. My first was also a vaginal so this one is SO different on every level! Looking forward to feeling “normal” again!
Which is more painful you think
@@Brodragon2225 Both were painful in their own way. The recovery was more painful with the c-section, but the vaginal took longer to recover completely from (I also had some complications though with tearing and an infection 4 days PP) so it's hard to compare
Congratulations on your baby girl! I hope you continue to feel better quickly. I had a c section with my first baby in 2021. My doctor used glue and a single large silver bandage. I was unsure when to remove it. Also, thank you for suggesting special post op underwear and abdominal binder. No one told me about those. I am pregnant with my second child now, and trying to remain open to possibility of second c section if medically necessary again. Love your videos!
We are planning for our second c section. How are you?
Thank you for your video! I had an abdominal hysterectomy almost two weeks ago and your video was super helpful!!!
Thank you for such an informative, honest and ...real postpartum video! I am pregnant with my second now, my first was a quite straight forward vaginal birth (grateful!) and so I don't know much about C-sections and your experience and knowledge are gold! Just trying to be prepared in case it needs to be done second time round! Congratulations to you and your family!
Thank you so much! My sister planned an induction for a vaginal birth but it didn’t go as planned so she ended up having a C-section 16 hours after labor started. I really want to be prepared when she comes home for the healing process and even now.
Bless you for having a near typical c section experience. Yes, it's painful, but it's major surgery, so that's expected. I asked for a binder, and that really helped. My 1st was an emergency after 28 hours of labor and not pleasant at all. I think it took me a good 2-3 months to just mentally recover from what I experienced. I'm 29 weeks now with my 2nd and planning on another c section.. I just wanted to get it done and over with, I'm dreading it more than the actual newborn phase, lol.
One thing that often does not get talked about with abdominal surgery is the painful gas that follows. The gas after my c section had me in tears. It was nearly unbearable. The incision didn’t hurt, but trapped gas was unbelievably painful.
@tinamapp2665 i didn't have any painful gas whatsoever, i was bracing myself for it but it never came..then again I've never had issues with going to the bathroom so maybe that has something to do with it 🤣
I had the same trapped gas and it made me cry! It was the worse part of my healing
@@D.Suber4pls what did u do about it, i had CS days ago and the gas is killing me
Yes!!! I didn’t not even know this would be an issue and it was so painful. I took a laxative and stool softener to help get things moving and that helped a bit. Other than that I just had to bare the pain.
@@colleeneta2284 ask your doctor if you can take gas x, I'm having a scheduled c section in a week and a half and I've felt that pain before when I had to have laparoscopic surgery, so I'm not looking forward to that. Also moving around also helps!
Watching this a week before my elective C section. Thanks for sharing all the details.
I had an unplanned + urgent but not quite emergency c-section for my breech gal at 35 weeks when I was diagnosed with preeclampsia. 100% believe that the “kind of scheduled” situation aided in a faster recovery vs laboring and then having a cesarean. I felt uncomfortable at various points but never what I would describe as in pain - I think I was very lucky. My daughter ended up in the NICU, so I was getting in great walks every day and I am sure that helped too. By the time she was discharged at 11 days old, I felt as close to normal as possible!
Thank you for sharing your experience, especially as an OBGYN!
Me and you have the same story ❤ only difference is my stomach still feels weird like when I lay on my side it feels like my organs are shifting to the side I’m laying on just pressure and numbness in my stomach area
Thank you so much for sharing and educating c section recovery. It really helps me be prepared the surgery ❤
38 weeks now with my first after a miscarriage at 17 weeks. I tried the ECV and it was too painful and uncomfortable 😣.. looks like we’ll have to go for a c section if she doesn’t drop, most importantly she comes safe to the world. Thank you for sharing your experience doctor!
Congratulations Dr!! I literally love your videos 🎉❤️
Thank you for this video! I had an emergency C-section after a 36 hour induction and I was SHOCKED by how painful it was! I was so unprepared! No one told me I’d need 24 hour care for myself AND the baby.
That makes me sad. I don’t know why there’s this notion that C-sections are “easy“ or something. It’s major surgery… Recovery sucks.
When do you wear the abdominal pain im 2 days post op I have a lot of pressure and pain when I’m trying to walk to the bathroom and stuff
Thank you very much I had to have an emergency c section and I was really really upset because this wasn’t part of the plan and I had all my other pregnancies vaginally with zero problems so I just wanted to continue with that way of delivering. I love the fact that you
Didn’t try to
Down play the pain because it is very painful afterwards and I definitely needed the stronger medication! I just got done crying my eyes out because I went home in 2 days with same mind set that I’ll. E more comfortable at home and I wasn’t …. I couldn’t figure out how to
Get comfortable and how to even breast feed my baby and I started feeling bad mentally but when i heard you say it gets better and that you have to sit up straight to feed and how and when I might start to feel better it GAVE ME HOPE! Thank you for being raw and honest it was very helpful to me !
Thank you for your honest comment. It resonates with me.
FTM here and I also have a scheduled C section next week. Everyone has been telling me horrible stories and that I'll be recovering for 3-4 months and I won't be able to pick up my baby 😢. It's nice to hear an OB explain everything! This really eases my fears and I can't wait to hold my baby boy soon! 🥰
The belly binder was a key thing that helped me the most.
Could you please let me know when you started wearing belly binder after c section. I delivered a baby with c section 2 days ago.
@@garrysandhu4938 I started wearing it immediately. If I didn’t I felt like my insides were loose. I didn’t make it extrema tight just wrapped it enough to feel secure.
As soon as possible but just be careful with infections and also when you remove it if feels everything go loose again. But don’t forget to let it breath
Very informative video! I had an unexpected c section with my daughter a few days ago. Another unexpected thing that happened to me after the surgery was nerve pain near the incision. I was getting all kinds of pain meds including IV and NOTHING would touch it! After confirming nothing majorly wrong with the ultrasound machine, the Dr who performed my c section brought up the possibility of nerve pain after listening to my symptoms - all I really needed was some lidocaine patches on the area that felt like it was "burning" and it was sooo much better! Just in case anyone else is dealing with this!
Omg I had this. I didn’t understand why everything else was so numb but I had this one spot that was burning and crazy painful for like an hour or so later
I recently given birth a week ago and our experience are similar. My original plan was to get the epidural and do a vaginal birth. But my baby heart rate dropped 3 times and I had to go into an emergency c section 😢. I was disappointed by this because I’m all for the natural birth. But I think it was for the best. My baby was 39 weeks and weight 5 pounds. Thank god he’s healthy and for a safe delivery. I’m currently on oxi, Tylenol and ibuprofen for recovery. This video really made me feel like I’m not going thru this alone. This is my first baby btw.
So grateful for you! 🙏🏾
This is such an helpful video. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I will use this in my child birth class. You shared some really important information. My daughter will be having a scheduled C/S because of history of myomecmtomy, so I think she would benefit from ALL the things you shared. again thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm almost 39 weeks pregnant with my first now, and he is breech.
At 37 weeks, my ECV also did not work, so now I am scheduled for a cesarean on Wednesday. They'll check again on the morning of my cesarean to see if he has turned, but I can still feel his head up above my belly button right now. Our doctor walked us through what our day would look like for the cesarean but I didn't really ask her about the recovery so this was helpful 🙂
@ashleylaw1284 how did the surgery go?
@@ruthosayande8327 The surgery went well, thanks for asking! We had a healthy 6lbs 8oz baby boy and he actually got back to his birth weight a week later. So he and I are both doing well 🙂.
There was more pressure than I was expecting during the surgery; it kind of felt like a more intense ECV to me
Thank you for this video!!! Congratulations!!❤
Thank u so much for this video. This is a week after my c-section. I’m in Europe and the midwife advised me against the belly binder. But I have it on as we speak because I need for my stomach to go back it’s original shape. Def not out the woods yet, your voice is just so reassuring. Thank u!
Thanks for sharing! 11 months on do you think the belly binder was helpful in your recovery? I’m about to go in for c section on 5th March and I’m very keen to try and have my stomach back to its original condition (or as close as possible). I relied a lot on my core strength before 😢
Thanks ❤
@@CLEFT3000hey how was your experience with belly binder?? i had an emergency c section 2 weeks ago and now on the same question you asked her earlier. Please reply
I have a very similar story to yours!! Baby was breach at 40wks so we tried the ECV and it failed (his heart rate dropped significantly) so we then went immediately into an emergency C-section! Not how we planned to meet our little man but it all went well and he is absolutely perfect!
Congrats! And thank you for this video!
Phew. This took me back to the wild ride that a spinal was for me. The numbness, the nausea...all the meds they were giving me to balance out what I was feeling. Wild. I'm also realizing that I may have tolerated more pain that I should have tolerated. It's hard to rate your pain when you have your first c-section. That catheter came out and I dreaded needing to go to the bathroom.
Oh my gosh, the nurse *ripped* my catheter out so hard I literally jumped. The first time I peed felt like hot lava. 😭
😭😭😭
Thank you for this, so helpful and informative!
Congratulations! Enjoy your bundle of joy. Wishing you a safe recovery ❤️🩹.
Very thorough video, thank you for sharing your experience, Dr. Marta Perez
I have a planned C-section for 3 days from now and I am so anxious, my first two babies were natural births so this will be an entirely new experience for me 😅. Thanks for the encouraging information from your video
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I hope you and your baby are doing well and you are recovering well from the surgery. I'm having my c section in a week and a half.
I love how informative yoy are in this video, thanks 🤗
Thanks so much for ur video! I had my C-section done 2 days ago it’s my first night at home nd I’m in so much pain but ik ill b good soon
Congratulations 💓 I love your videos. They are very helpful. I am 30wks pregnant getting prepared. I've had all natural births.
So very helpful! I have a scheduled csection also due to a breech baby! Nice to know what to expect!
How did it go? I’m so scared to have mine 😢
Thank you for this video & sharing all this insightful info 😊
Thank you. This video was really helpful. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant and I just found out that I’m going to have to have a c-section do to other health complications. I am definitely feeling worried about the recovery and being able to go back to work in a reasonable amount of time afterwards. Your video helped me feel a bit better about what I will be facing.
I came to this video because I am having my 1st c section in March of 2024 and am terrified because I have a low tolerance for pain, but I've had major surgery in my abdominal area before and I'd say after about 4 days I was okay I'm glad most women feel like themselves after a few days
You got this! I was scared too but everything will be fine once you hold your sweet baby. Give yourself grace and know you will be back to feeling like yourself soon enough.
Im on day 5 post op from a miomectomy (removal of a mioma) and the belly binders for c sections have made such a difference in my recovery, i know it is t the same as a recovery from a c section but it has been difficult in many other ways. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for sharing this video! Such a huge relief to hear this! I am 36 weeks pregnant and hoping for a vaginal delivery but preparing for the worst: a C-section lol.
What ended up happening ?
Currently watching C-section videos after having one last week unexpectedly. Baby number 4 and all others were uncomplicated vaginal births. Wish I had done just a little C-section research in prior pregnancies just in case, since you never know what will happen. That’s going to be my advice to pregnant friends from now on. Research and mentally prepare for more than just the desired scenario. Thanks for this video.
Amazing video. I had an emergency c section 1st time and due for my 2nd scheduled one in a few weeks. Trying to see how to prep this time aroound. So thank you so much for doing this!
Thank you for a very informative video!
I had my 2nd baby girl 2 weeks ago... had my 2nd cesar. I hate them but it's something that had to be done.... recovery after my 1st ceasr was very quick. By 2 weeks I was almost back to normal. But for my 2nd recovery period, I'm in alot of pain and discomfort. I even had a reaction to the plaster that they used to cover my suture. So at the moment, I'm still recovering very slowly... but it is all worth it after seeing my baby girl 😊. And yes, every women recover differently. And yes, it's very difficult since we have to take care of baby and ourselves...
Congratulations Dr. Perez!! Thank you for the informative video. I’m glad you’re feeling rapidly better after 2 weeks. I had an unplanned C section last Monday (Halloween) after laboring quite a while. It’s my first major surgery so I was scared. Luckily the recovery hasn’t been bad aside from some intense edema. I find the binder helpful too. Again congrats to you and your family!! ❤
How did u get ur Tommy back please 🙏🏽
Have you recovered from the edema, I am 3 days post c section and have edema in my feet that’s driving me nuts
@@itspurejoy7927 I had the same thing, really bad edema in my feet! It all went away after about 2 weeks. I’m not sure if it helped, but I made sure to get up and walk around every few hours. Congratulations to you and baby! Wishing you a smooth recovery.
@@kumikosachs4619 thank you yes it did help also propping my feet up while laying down really helped. And thank you 🙏🏾 ❤️
Wow, guess I'm lucky or maybe it's because I worked out throughout my whole pregnancy, ate clean, gained 25 lbs. But, I had an induction at 40 weeks, started with Pitocin, Dr. broke my water, labored for 13 hours, horrendous contractions from Pitocin eventualy asked for epidural at 5cm after vomiting and unbearable pain after all those hours. Awesome releif, after that. Got checked 2 hours after still at 5cm baby's head still high and floatng. Checked again 1 hour after baby head still not engaged now greenish amniotic fluid, head still high and baby having decelerations. We all agreed on C-section, rushed to ER, went so smoothly after this recovery was so easy!!! Pain pump off 1st day, home by second evening. Against MD orders driving by 4th day!! C-Section recovery was a breeze compared to labor!!
It's so interesting to hear other people's experience. I had a planned c section in May for a complete previa. Very strange experience. Like you said, no pain but for me it felt like someone was trying to rip my diaphragm out. It was quite intense. My pain afterward really wasn't too bad. My body reacted very well to that long lasting pain medicine they place in the spinal. I was very comfortable right after surgery. Also my hospital does IV Toradol and acetaminophen for the first 24 hrs scheduled and that really helped. Then the ibuprofen PO was scheduled too so I never had to ask. I think the second and third evening after I had been moving around all day I did need the breakthrough medication just from over doing it. I also needed it a few tines at home when I fell behind with my ibuprofen/tylenol. Chasing pain is no fun! Now almost 6 months out I am starting to have some problems though. My scar just burns and stings all the time. It's also numb which is weird. Also having absolute miserable back pain. Just started pelvic floor PT and I hope it helps.
Yeah I think I’m gunna attempt the VBAC. I was lucky with my first c section I didn’t have much pain. Recovery took longer but I don’t want to risk the trauma of having that pain. I’m scared I won’t be able to be okay with managing it mentally.
Thank you for the video!❤
Thank you so much for this video! Having my first via scheduled c section in a few weeks. Any tips for breastfeeding at night specifically during that first week of recovery? Did you physically get out of bed and sit up in a chair? Did you do a side lying position? Did your husband prop you up or get you up? I’m afraid to use my core early on.
I had a C Section due to chorioamnionitis 😢 was so upset I needed one but just wanted my baby to be okay. People try to say that you aren't a real woman if you don't push out your baby and that it's the easy way out. Which is complete non sense. There's nothing easy about being cut open 7 layers. Thanks for sharing these tips in case I'm unable to have a vbac next time.
This video explanation of a C section and recovery was my exact experience. I had my first baby and my “plan” was to deliver vaginally. I was so sure I was going to deliver normally I never researched a C section and never prepared for it . I will say if this is your first child please do yourself (and your partner) a favor and research this . Going into an emergency c section after laboring for 2 days was the most emotionally and physically exhausting thing to have to go through . Get lots of help (family , friends , partner ) to help take care of the baby while you are unable to take care of the baby fully . And while your trying to recover your child needs your breast milk and figuring out breastfeeding while recovering is also hard . I learned so much from this experience . The only thing she forgot to mention is the swelling your body is going to have after the c section . My feet , legs and face swole up for an entire week after the surgery. C sections are a blessing as they allow us to have babies safely , I just hope mommas are prepared for what will happen ❤
Thanks for sharing this without. It was very useful.
Awww congratulations 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️
My cesarean will be in Dec. I can't wait. This will be my second. The first was really fast and easy
With my first c section I couldn’t move this second one no one could stay the night with me and I have a 5 and 3 year old sick at home so I went home as soon as I could and glad I did my daughter had low oxygen and I don’t know if anyone watching her would have caught it she’s now in the hospital getting treatment for low oxygen and I’m at home in pain taking care of my newborn and not wanting to take all my pain meds because I don’t want to be sleepy and fall asleep while my daughter is in the hospital .
Very helpful! Thank you!
I had a c-section 11 months ago and for me the pain was almost unbearable. I actually screamed in pain the first time I felt it because the pain came so suddenly and I honestly thought I was going to die. The area where I had the incision still felt uncomfortable for months after birth. The first time I did not feel anything anymore was after 6 ½ months.
I want to have another baby and I already know it would have to be another c-section for medical reasons but I am actually really scared now because I really cried everytime I had to move. It was so extremely painful.
Obviously not the same surgery, but my husband had a liver resection last year and his recovery timeline was similar to yours. I was amazed at how quickly he recovered from such intense wounds. Bodies are amazing. I've had minor cuts that hurt and were problems much longer, but maybe I'm just a wimp lol
Thanks so much for this! My husband and I are just starting to try for our first. Since I'm 4'11" and 95 lbs I've been told my entire life I'd probably need a C-section-- but you ever know! Best to be prepared! 🙏❤
I'm shorter than you and was able to have a vaginal delivery with no problem :) good luck!!
@@selenaj91 Omg thank you! ❤
I am not quite as small as you but I delivered a 10lb, 12oz baby vaginally. The outside frame is not indicative of how the baby can come out. I’m 5’3 and 116 lbs so like I said- not as small but the body can do amazing things
@@laurenswift9368 Wow! Congrats, wonder woman!
You never know indeed! I'm much taller than you and ended up needing a c section unexpectedly. It's really up to the baby - women of all shapes and sizes have been giving birth forever! ❤
Thank you this has been so helpful 😊
Amazing explanation thank you so much
Very informative! Thank u
Thank you so much for this informative video! I am most likely going to have a scheduled c-section due to my type of pregnancy and have been feeling extremely anxious and scared about it all, so thank you very much, this has helped ease some of that anxiety. (This is also my first child)
Wishing you best of luck on your planned C-section. I had mine 16 days ago, it was a wonderful experience and I had such a speedy and easy recovery. I was terrified before surgery but everything went so smoothly. Don't be anxious and scared , yours will go well as well ❤
Great video, thank you! One question about the binder (and it might be stupid, but I'm rolling with it) - if you're putting it over your postpartum panties, that means you're taking it off every time you go to the bathroom, right? My situation was exactly like yours - first birth smooth and vaginal, and the second was a c section and I'm on day 7 now. I'm struggling with this binder as I've been under the impression that it should not go over the incision....
Girl yes I was in labor 32 hrs just to have an emergency c section it was the worst. Then on top of that it took me a month to recover from my c section it was just all bad 😭
I had a C-section 16 days ago, but my incision still feels a little painful. Is it normal?
Also, can I go ahead and bind my stomach even though I still feel a slight pain around my incision?
Thank you for your response.
Thank you for sharing ❤
Congratulations 😊
Thanks alot I saw ur video and it's really helpful but please add or made another video how to move or sit after c section.
thanks for sharing! just had my c section the other morning unplanned for, but so excited to be a new mom 🤗
How was the pain? Some women say it was the worst. I’m really scared 😢
@@camerokid78 It was manageable, you need to be patient and go slow with yourself. You will heal, but it will take time and care. Set alarms for your meds, get help when needed, and see it as another challenge/learning experience of becoming a new mom that you will eventually overcome. Every step of the way it gets better!
Congratulations! I'm due myself in a few days. Wishing you a smooth postpartum recovery. X
How did your delivery go ? I am here 3 days after having unplanned c section learning some tips
I hope you’re right and it’s easier recovery this time. My scheduled one is in 4 weeks and I had an emergency one two years ago. He was breech but my water broke early and I labored fast. He wasn’t tolerating contractions/having heart decels. It was really scary and I’m terrified it will happen again. We had a failed ECV a week before my water broke, they found out during my c section I have a bicornuate uterus and that’s why he couldn’t turn. This baby is breech too 🤯
My wife had a C Section and the nurses will check that area by pressing on it. At first it was mild pressure to her abdominal area. But on the 3rd day, the nurse on duty really went harder than usual to "check" her uterus. I may be overprotective, but it seemed overly excessive pressure to do her assessment. Is that quite normal for the nurse to rub on it so aggressively? My wife looked a lot, a lot more pain than isualz
Thank you so much for your video! I have a question about hemorrhage after c section. After 7 days from the day I got C Section I started to feel a lot better … went to the bathroom and blood started to flow from me like crazy with big clogs! And no one ever told me it is a possibility. 16 hours in emergency room saved me and they gave me Tranexamic acid 650 mg to take for 5 days. I did but i still have dark blood coming … not too much, but still, it didn’t stop. And i’m scared to go to the bathroom everytime now.
My question is: what is too much blood and when should I be alert and call the doctor?
Wow, I do not want a C-section. My baby is breech, hopefully he turns 🤞
Great video
It's bn a wk today since I had my c section and I'm doing grt I started going to the bathroom on my own 7 hrs after my operation I'm great full coz baby and I are doing great
Do they normally send you home with a binder or do you buy them seperately?
This was very helpful. I jist had my son 5days ago and I've been having a rough recovery. The Dr called in oxycodone. I just hate taking it and while breastfeeding.
But the pain is so deep and burning. Transition from laying to sitting and sitting to standing is the hardest. I'm grateful my husband can fully nurse me because Im messed up. Looking forward to fully healing
My recovery was/still is rough. I had the same issue with sitting, standing, and laying down. Almost 4 weeks along and it gets better!
I also just realized you wrote this 4 months ago. Hopefully you are fully recovered!
At my clinic they are asking me if I want an extra medication to help with the pain post C-section. But I have to decide before the day of C-section because it's the anesthesiologist who admisters it and they need to schedule the medication. It's an extra $400. So I i was thinking of not doing it and only having the regular Tylenol for the pain. But after watching this video, now I'm wondering if I should 😢 surgery is in two weeks and I need to tell them soon 😮💨
I had a C-Section in 1983 and another one in 1986. When it rains I still get pain.
Your baby is so peaceful...cute
Hi,
About 8 weeks ago i had a c-section but my scar is like pink and on top of my skin. Is this normal? And where can i go to for a look and a scar massage?
Thankyou, goodluck with youre recovery