What to pack - elective section

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QueQueQue · 26/02/2018 20:19

I remember the stomach pains post section being horrendous - anyone know what can I take in to help with this? Trapped wind type thingy.

Also have packed the following, what am I missing?! Doesn’t seem a lot! But I expect to only stay 1 night (standard with local hospital)
Nighty / dressing gown / slippers
Comfy clothes to come home in
Big knickers / feeding bras
Breast pads and sanitary towels
Toiletry bag (tooth brush, paste, shower gel, etc)
Phone charger and books/magazines
First size nappies and cotton pads
Few vests/babygros/hats/mits in newborn size
Hopefully will be BF-ink so no need for bottles/milk.

Is there anything I’ve forgotten?!
TIA

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Wetwashing00 · 26/02/2018 21:52

Peppermint oil tablets can help with the tummy pain/wind. Or arnica for
General after surgery pain/bruising.

Your hospital bag seems nicely stocked 👍🏽

BluePheasant · 26/02/2018 22:01

Sounds good.
Hair brush and hair bands.
Face wipes for freshening up.
Cardigan and a blanket to go over baby in the car seat when you go home.

Pack for two nights just in case. I was only meant to stay one night after my ELCS but stayed longer due to DS not getting going with feeding to start with.

RosieCotton · 26/02/2018 23:15

I remember the trapped wind. Don't be afraid to ask for the tablets they have that ease it. Why they don't give them as standard I don't know. First time round I didn't know about them. Second time round I knew to ask for them.

As for you list a hair band or bobbles. Something to do like a book or puzzle. Some snacks. I hated that fast before hand and didn't go down to surgery until nearly dinner so actually missed lunch on the ward. Im goad I packed snacks. Slip on slippers? I can't remember if they were on your list lol

INeedNewShoes · 26/02/2018 23:20

Maternity pads
Lip balm (hospitals are so drying and you want to be comfortable)

My top tip is to snack on dried apricots. The last thing I wanted with the cesarean wound was to end up constipated!

Dinosauratemydaffodils · 27/02/2018 13:25

Nipple cream if you are breastfeeding. I didn't discover it until day 4 with ds, this time I'm taking a bucket load to hospital with me.

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QueQueQue · 27/02/2018 19:02

Great ideas thanks very much everyone

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