Hello, just recently had emergency c section and am also a nurse.
I would advice the following:
High waisted knickers and leggings - to go over your wound. Nothing should be rubbing off your wound.
Pull up high waisted maternity pants - I wish I tried one before giving birth because I had allergic reaction to one, I had blisters on my tummy from wearing them so pls try them first.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen - don't wait for nurses and midwife, take them as soon as you need them.
Sippy cup/water bottle with handle - this is really a must. The one that doesn't leak. I had one where it lies with me in hospital bed because it was too painful to reach for it from the table.
Long phone charger or power bank.
Portable/handheld fan - I got too hot and sweaty right after the c section. I sweat like a river.
Incontinence sheets - it was very useful for me whilst in hospital. In the middle of the night, I was not too quick to get to the toilet, I peed on my pad and it was leaking on my leg all the way to the floor so I just threw incontinence sheets on the floor and continued to peed on it. I know right, it was hard during those times.
Lots of wet wipes.
.....And lots of assertiveness towards the staff regarding visitors. The units are busy I think they should allow visitors to come in and stay longer so they can help new mothers as the staff can't always help quickly.
....and remember to ask one of the theatre staff to kindly take photos of the special event.
All the best and hopefully everything goes well for you and the baby.