Day 5 After C Section

Here s what to expect a day after the c section you may not be able to move much.

Day 5 after c section. This can help prevent lung congestion from sitting in bed so much. A week by week guide to c section recovery week 1. You can try gentle exercises a few days after the c section.

After that a healthy diet and regular exercise can help you. After a c section birth you ll probably feel both euphoric about and overwhelmed by the new person in your arms just like any new mother. Take 2 or 3 slow deep breaths every half hour.

If you had an epidural for the procedure and it was left in place you ll have limited activity says clark. Also intravenous iv fluid can cause swelling after the cesarean delivery. 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.

C section patients typically stay in the hospital for two to four days before going home. After the c section many women will experience swelling around the incision area or at the perineum. By the 5th day my pain had eased and i could do a little bit more.

Swollen feet after c section can be minimized through proper c section home care. After the first day we recommend increasing activity as rapidly as possible but do recognize that this may cause c section pain says aaron b. Caughey m d a former member of the american.

The first week after your c section you can expect to feel some numbness and soreness at the incision site. 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. Some women suffer from stiffness in their fingers during this time.