Bleeding while sleeping / post C-Section

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Finally got a date for my ELCS and given a few problems - huge fibroids, blood thinning meds, age... my consultant is worried about PPH, we even discussed an hysterectomy might be on the cards if things get ugly. I'm preparing mentally for all possible outcomes of course, but just occurred to me - what if I start bleeding after the operation, while I'm sleeping? How can I prepare for that? DH will be there but is unlikely he will be awake all night... I know this sounds like a very anxiety driven question, but trying to cover everything. Thanks for your ideas! This is my first btw, so not sure what to expect

What sort of bleeding?

A PPH happens at the point of birth (or more specifically the 3rd stage of labour).

A secondary pph could happen but it's extremely unlikely and very rare, usually would be connected to retained products.

Do you mean like a haemorrhage? I found after an EMCS that by DD fed solidly overnight so there wasn't much of a chance to sleep at all. Your little one way well wake you all through the night also.

Thank you all for replying - yes, I mean an haemorrhage, I read somewhere that primary PPH can happen within the first 24 hours so I was a bit concerned about that, though I don't really know. When I asked to book a private room at my hospital, the midwife said maybe it's better if there were other women in the room in case something happen - reassuring..!
Jedi you make a good point, I'm silly to assume I'll be able to sleep at all with a newborn

I really wouldn't overthink it, a PPH occurring after the initial hour from birth is extremely uncommon.

You will be on regular observations from the midwives too so they would notice and you would likely wake with the obs anyway!

Thank you Lj8893, that's reassuring, I didn't know that. Nice to have 1 less thing to worry about!

Next appointment you have ask about the recovery programme and the observation frequency.

In the trust where I work we do obs on ELCS women hourly for the 1st 12 hours and then 4 hourly for the next 12 hours. I expect it will be similar in your trust.

Thank you! I will