A full c-section recovery may take many months, and it usually takes about four to six weeks for a c-section surface incision to heal fully.
Whilst the superficial scars may heal rapidly the damage to the deep tissues will take much longer for total recovery, so don’t hurry back to playing any kind of sports or activities which involve a lot of twisting, bending or impact.
Just because the superficial part of the wound shows no signs of pain this doesn’t mean the lower levels are totally healed. Several experts suggest that full healing of the area may take between 9 -18 months!
Use these Techniques to help you through the early stages of recovery: -
#1 Give yourself time to have a rest, get organized. Keep all the things that you might need close to hand. Until your six-week check up, don't lift anything heavier than your baby.
#2 When you stand and walk try to stand tall pulling your stomach muscles in and your shoulders back and upright.
#3 If you suspect that you are about to sneeze, cough or laugh then restrain and support your stomach near the scar to avoid sudden discomfort.
#4 Use pillows or rolled up towels for extra support whilst breast-feeding.
#5 Too many visitors in the first few weeks will keep you from getting the rest you need to recover.
#6 Until you can cope the driving position or any of the movements that driving requires, don’t attempt to drive.
#7 Monitor your wound and general well being on a regular basis. Contact your doctor immediately if you see any signs of infection such as tummy pains, redness, swelling or any form of discharge.
#8 Postpartum depression may be a factor. If you are constantly feeling low without any signs of enhancement in moods or energy levels, it may be worth mentioning this to your doctor.
Although your c-section recovery will take longer than it would from a vaginal birth, the end result is still the same, you should take comfort in the fact that in similar circumstances 100 years ago, neither you nor your baby would probably have survived.
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