C section/ arnica

[civilfawlty]

Hi. My section has been moved to Friday and a friend has just text to ask if I am already taking arnica. Should I be doing so pre section? If so, how much. And will peppermint toothpaste limit it's effectiveness? Anything else i can do with my 36 remaining hours which will serve me well later? All advice gratefully received. Thanks

I was told by my MW to take it when have op and after (same advice she gave last time for stitches and healed up well). I have just got normal ones (30c?) from chemist but you need to avoid toothpaste or anything but water for half an hour before or after.

Good luck for Friday

Thank you very much.

I took arnica from two days beforehand- I don't know how much it did but I am now 2 and a half weeks post c section and have no pain, no obvious bruising (and in fact had very little pain throughout). Not sure what I can put this down to though!! Good luck with your c section.

I've always heard of the benefits of arnica homoeopathic pills on stress and nervousness, and in cream form for bruises and as a replacement for muscle pain relief gels, but never for scarring. It's good to know!