Sleeping after c-section

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I am having an ELCS two weeks today and have done endless research on it but the one thing I've not been able to find much about is sleeping afterwards - those of you who've had a CS what was the best way to sleep afterwards both in hospital/at home?? Propped up? On your side?

All advice welcome!

Thanks everyone, great tips. I feel completely reassured. Congratulations pip on your new arrival!

On my back but you need to roll on to your side and swing your legs down to the floor before sitting up to get out of bed. You shouldn't try to sit up from lying (like doing a sit up) for the first few weeks. One word of advice, if you're using a cosleeper cot like the Chicco next to me this is impossible to do as it's attached to the side of the bed!

Flat on back with my incision exposed. Never liked that position before but it was the most comfortable at the time.

Pack a pillow for the car rode home, stops the seat belt rubbing against your scar!

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