1 Week Post C Section
The initial healing occurs within 4 to 6 weeks postpartum says dr.
1 week post c section. Bleeding following a cesarean section c section is a normal part of recovery from childbirth. Malavika prabhu a specialist of maternal fetal medicine at new york presbyterian and weill cornell medicine. You ll still have pain.
What to expect a week after the c section. A c section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you ve had a previous c section and aren t considering a vaginal birth after cesarean vbac. Swelling after a c section is completely normal and gas pains can be excruciating.
Just like with any surgery your body needs time to heal afterward. A c section is major surgery. You can begin breast feeding almost immediately after the c section.
The first week after your c section you can expect to feel some numbness and soreness at the incision site. Expect to stay in the hospital for three to four days after your delivery longer if there are. About 1 of every 3 newborns in the united states are delivered by cesarean section or c section that s when the baby comes out through a cut in the mother s belly and uterus rather than going.
But you ll also be recovering from major abdominal surgery while dealing with typical postpartum issues such as engorged breasts mood swings and vaginal discharge. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to recover from a c section the uterus abdominal wall and skin need to heal after a c section. Walsh says you may still need painkillers intermittently but it s at this point that doctors like to gradually wean you off them.
Cesarean delivery c section is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. A week by week guide to c section recovery week 1. Have contact with your health care provider within the first 3 weeks after delivery.