C Section Recovery Week 2

During the c section recovery process discomfort and fatigue are common.

C section recovery week 2. Many women forget that a cesarean is a major operation. Since i had a repeating c section i feel. A c section is major surgery.

Gentle strolls around the hospital or rocking in a chair can help speed the recovery and help with gas that can develop after abdominal surgery. A good support network will aid the recovery process. Expect to stay in the hospital for three to four days after your delivery longer if there are.

Vaginal bleeding is a symptom of giving birth even if you had a c section. This is not a time to push your body too far too fast. Week 2 of c section recovery you ll see your doctor again for a postpartum check up to examine your incision which should not show excessive swelling after c section redness or signs of.

3 weeks once you have a healed incision to take a bath or go swimming. In most cases the bleeding stops within 3 4 weeks but the discharge may continue for more than 6 weeks. 2 weeks before you can drive a car.

The first six weeks after the surgery you should focus on healing and recovery. Generally most doctors don t recommend any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for at least six weeks post surgery. C section patients typically stay in the hospital for two to four days before going home.

For the first couple of weeks avoid lifting anything heavier than your baby. You will need at least 4 to 6 weeks to recover to the point where you can start doing routine tasks again like driving a car exercising and having sex. Since i have now been 2 weeks postpartum i thought i would do a little update on how i am doing after having my son.