Walking after C-section

[tudorqueenie]

How soon after a C-section can I get up / walk? I know that catheters usually stay in for about 12 hours.

I couldnt walk when it was breakfast and I nearly missed it as hadnt realised people were supposed to walk down the corridor to get it (I hated postnatal "care.") I'd had an emergency c section only a few hours earlier and been in labour forever before.

So just in case that happens do ask for help!

My.husband did my injections aswell. And my mum a couple of times but she was so scared 😂 I just got a cushion to bite on and didn't look. It's just a tiny scratch really. Grab the bottom of your tummy, stick it in, then plunge. It's a tiny needle and you alternate side's each time. I can't remember now if it was once or twice a day. Definitely try and move as soon as you feel able but don't rush yourself. My first and third section I only had to stay one night and second two nights. A pillow for your lap on the journey home helped me feel a bit more protected (potholes) and slippers that have a full back not slip on one's as you don't have to tense your stomach muscles as much to keep them on. Good luck!

@jmap81

Can you all please say more about the blood thinners? I have heard they are tough - does everyone have them? What are they? Do they start before? Thank you

I have been on blood thinners this whole entire pregnancy and have to continue them for 6 weeks after the section. So I'm a veteran! :D it's usually a medicine called Fragmin. they're nothing to worry about. You don't even feel them really, or maybe I'm just that used to them at this point. :)

walk tall is the advice i was given

This is so useful guys

Also out of hospital what helped?

When did you drive? Or go for longer walks?

@tudorqueenie
Interesting that you have been on blood thinners and will now be having a c section. I'm also on thinners all the pregnancy and was worried it would limit my options. Have they had to draw up a birth plan with that in mind?

One week on guys and the pain is def no way as bad thankfully

My left leg was in agony for a few days and was dragging that behind me for a while

Not easy with the sleepless nights and the mum guilt that you are never doing enough

But hey ho xxxxx

[quote Elskerdeg]@tudorqueenie
Interesting that you have been on blood thinners and will now be having a c section. I'm also on thinners all the pregnancy and was worried it would limit my options. Have they had to draw up a birth plan with that in mind?[/quote]
The only plan was for me to stop the injections at least 12 hours before surgery :)