Maybe you’re planning a C-section delivery or had one unexpectedly, here are the do’s & don’ts post C-section to make you’re transition into motherhood that little bit easier.
DO:
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Rest when you’re tired.
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Walk every day. Walking helps prevent blood clots and constipation.
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Hold a pillow over your incision when you need to cough or laugh.
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Leave the housework for your partner
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Get help when/if you need it!
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Eat lots of fibre rich food & drink plenty of water to prevent constipation
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Shower normally.
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Reach out to a lactation consultant if you have trouble breastfeeding.
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Most importantly know its A-OK to just sit and bond with your new bub.
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Have the bassinet close to your bed, so you don’t need to get in/out of bed repeatedly throughout the night.
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Get a postnatal womens health physiotherapy review at 6weeks to assess scar.
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Start taking a probiotic to help woth promoting good gut bacteria in you and bub
DON’T:
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Lift anything heavier than your baby.
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Drive (some insurance companies won’t cover you if you have an accident)
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Use tampons until you have your doctor’s permission.
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Wear tight restrictive clothing that digs into your scar.
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Take baths/ go into pools until your incision is healed and your postpartum bleeding has stopped.
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Participate in rigorous activity or do core muscle exercises until you have your 6week check up.
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Have sex until your doctor says you can.
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Take the stairs repeatedly (try and have everything handy and nearby for the day)
