C-section aftermath

[1stmumma]

Evening :)

I had my beautiful baby boy last Thursday, delivered by c-section and was wondering if any of you ladies have experienced anything similar to my experience.

After failing my induction, the c-section was an emergency but low grade as myself and baby were fine.

Anyway, after the delivery I lost a lot of blood whilst recovering which resulted in a very scary emergency situation with a load of doctors and nurses around me.

I spent 3 days in total in hospital and brought baby home on Saturday with a whole load of meds. Currently on iron tablets to supplement the blood loss, blood thinning injections for 6 weeks daily and I have to wear my compression socks alongside.

Thing is I'm feeling absolutely rubbish, and my boyfriend is constantly worried about me. The lack of sleep with the newborn won't be helping I'm sure but has anybody else experienced something similar?
Could you shed some light on how to deal with it all? I'm worried that it's too much and it could all make me more ill, rather than better but this could be me being paranoid??

I want to enjoy having my baby boy here but it's ruining everything !

Tia xx

Hi OP, congratulations on your baby! Are you anxious the meds are making you more ill? I lost a lot of blood during my csection and drs were debating a transfusion or supplements. I felt absolutely terrible. Never so tired in my life and even nauseous. It does get better! Keep taking your iron tablets, they will help with the tiredness and the blood thinning injections are standard care. Take your pain killers on a strict schedule even if you think you feel ok. Get as much rest as possible - explain to your partner you're extra tired and need help. And ask your midwife when she comes to visit you. Take it easy, all that matters now is you and baby - everything else can wait.

I had the minimum blood loss and I still felt crap. It’s major surgery. I also had anaemia, apparently everyone does.
They tell you to keep moving about but it’s important to alternate that with lying down. My midwife told me to lie down for feeding during the day as much as possible and that helped.
When people talk about enjoying their newborn I assume they mean while languishing in bed all day with a plentiful supply of chocolate biscuits.

Remember your milk comes in around now (day 5ish). It can be a low point and can leave you feeling a bit rough. I'm sure I felt feverish. Your body also has to get rid of all the extra fluids which built up - I remember swelling in my legs at this point too.
As others have said, perhaps mention it to your midwife, but do remember you've got all sorts of hormones pumping round at the moment as you adjust from being pregnant and recover from the "excitement" of giving birth.
Take it easy. Hope you feel better soon.

Yes!! Didn't have c section but mid cavity forceps had blood loss which led to anaemia I found I felt better after bring able to stop the blood thinning jabs, they always made me feel quite rough, as stroller15 said keep taking your pain killers even if you think you don't need them as I stopped and regretted it!! Drink or eat plenty of fruit too with the iron tablets as they bung you up and piles is the last thing you need now. You do start feeling better it does just take time unfortunately I know o went through a tough stage wondering if I was ever going to not be in pain and actually enjoy my child instead of feeling guilty etc for not being mobile enough to do everything. It does get better, listen to your body don't overdo it and rest as much as possible your body has had a major trauma and needs to recover first two weeks were worst and then it started to improve slowly week 8 I felt pretty much back to normal. I slowly build myself back up starting with small walks with DH even just a couple of minutes as too long upright id go lightheaded and then building them up. and make sure you eat and drink plenty too. Hope you start feeling better soon!!x