how much help does the hospital give you after a c-section

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I am planning on having an elective c-section and i am aware that i will need LOADS of help once i am home, have dd 2.6 as well.

Was just wondering how much help i will get in hospital after the first 12 hours when the drip comes out and i am up and about.

Will i be left to just get on with looking after the baby or will the nursing staff expect to help with feeds and nappies etc

Martha, how did you go about getting an amenity room? Is it expensive?

Only some hospitals do them. The hospital in Basildon that I gave birth in 6 and a hlaf years ago had them for £25 a night. St Mary's in London does not have them (second place I gave birth). UCH in London where I am having this one, does have them but I am yet to find out how much they cost (A lot I am guessing).

I found my local hospital has ONE (fgs) at £66 per night and that's if it's available. I am wondering if it's not just better to be on the ward and not shut away and ignored even more.

Looking forward to this experience!