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Foods to pack for elective cesarean

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JHKLHZHARH · 31/01/2018 22:01

Going in for an elective section next Thursday, any advice on what to pack food and drink wise for afterwards, partner will be staying the night with me and I want to have stuff for both of us. Any advice will be appreciated

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CakeAndChocolate · 31/01/2018 22:03

I felt quite sick as the anaesthetic wore off so I needed plain carbs, plain crisps, rich tea biscuits and some orange squash to sip on-take straws because you won't be able to
move much.

Hope it goes well.

Babybabybaby99 · 31/01/2018 22:08

I had an EMCS but remember being glad that I’d packed lots of (sort of healthy) flapjacks as I was starving afterwards and they hit the spot. DH and I devoured the whole packet when we got back into the room. I had lots of chocolate etc, but didn’t want it. I was more interested in savoury.

lorisparkle · 31/01/2018 22:10

I was starving after my c-sections and took loads of nibbles that I knew I would fancy. Straws are an excellent idea. I took some squash as the water tasted horrible.

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MyDcAreMarvel · 31/01/2018 22:16

Essential peppermint oil to add a few drops to hot water to drink , it will really help with wind.

megletthesecond · 31/01/2018 22:20

Herb tea and peppermint tea.
Miso mug soup.
Dark choc for energy .

I ate light as I tend to get bloated.

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JHKLHZHARH · 31/01/2018 22:37

Thank you all. Some great suggestions I'm going to have some shopping delivered on Tuesday so anything fresh stays that way lol

this is my 3rd child but the other 2 I had naturally and was home within hours of having them, so the fact I have to stay in is daunting for me, everyone keeps telling me that everything will be OK, but I'm still worried, my hospital has agreed to let my partner stay with me which is helping, but I know when we have had to stay in hospital with one of the children that the food is terrible and they don't feed anyone but the patient (I don't want my DH to be hungry the whole time)
He thinks we could make sandwiches and they would be OK, what do you all think?

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Ihavepatrick · 31/01/2018 22:42

Croissants, peppermint tea bags, cranberry juice and dried apricots.

KalaLaka · 31/01/2018 22:47

Sandwiches in a cool bag with lots of ice packs (hospitals are boiling). Biscuits, fruit, crisps. Juice. Fruit will help the inevitable constipation from the drugs/operation.

Peppermint tea: trapped wind can be very painful after csection. Drink regularly.

Bottles of water.

Headphones and music on your phone may help you relax.
Extra pilllow for partner.

You'll prob be out the next day. Try not to worry too much, I've had two and that were both ok. I hope it goes well for you

Buxbaum · 01/02/2018 08:48

Drinks. Masses of drinks. Labour wards are swelteringly warm, even in midwinter.

Bendy straws so that you can have a drink without having to sit all the way up.

Nothing that would spoil in 24 degree temperatures.

Oysterbabe · 01/02/2018 09:03

Not section but post birth I had loads of Lucozade and belvita biscuits. I also had some of those cheesespread filled Tuc biscuits for something savoury and salty.

mommathatwearspink · 01/02/2018 09:19

I found the Lucozade sport (still) was really good during recovery after my elective Caesarean section. Apart from that I mainly ate whatever DP brought into hospital.

MadeForThis · 01/02/2018 09:19

Peppermint oil tablets or peppermint tea bags. The pain from trapped wind is unbelievable. It can move to your shoulder too.

KadabrasSpoon · 01/02/2018 09:25

I've had 2 CS and both times I wasn't allowed to eat straight away and then only light diet. Looking at the thread though this doesn't seem like it's happened to anyone else but my 2 different hospitals said it was standard.
Depending on what time you are moved up to the ward from recovery you might miss the meal if it's late.
Take whatever you fancy. Tip would be a big sports bottle for your water and then you can have it in your bed and drink lots. It really helps.

Coldhandscoldheart · 01/02/2018 09:25

Capri suns! I think I drank a ten pack over a couple of days

Rebeccaslicker · 01/02/2018 09:37

I couldn't face food for about 12 hours afterwards. Then I just sent DP over the road to the Tesco express for houmous and crackers! Is there a shop near your hospital? Could save you some effort if so.

Good luck with the c section! Moving around asap afterwards is the best way to heal quickly is what I learned on here when I had mine.

InappropriateUsername · 01/02/2018 11:54

Yeah same as Kadabrasspoon I wasn't allowed eat for a while, nor was I allowed fluids but that's another story. I would think water and energy drinks are best. First time no idea when I ate, second section I had some unsalted nuts and seeds which I eventually ate. I wasn't hungry after either and to be honest after major surgery and your insides settling back into place I would err on the side of light, easily digestible non-processed foods. I had a large meal 4 days after second section and was in agony but perhaps just my bad luck

Freshprincess · 01/02/2018 11:59

I wasn't allowed to eat straight away, so first thing I had was hospital toast the next morning.

Definitely take drinks, though. Hospitals are hotter than the sun.

eeanne · 01/02/2018 12:09

Prunes or apricots. Something with fiber. You’ll need it to have a bowel movement.

It’s recommended to avoid peppermint if you plan to breastfeed though.

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JHKLHZHARH · 01/02/2018 20:50

Thank you very everyone, I will be breastfeeding so that you for that advice about not drinking peppermint tea. I thought it was also recommended to not have isotonic drinks (lucazade sport etc) when breastfeeding too. I think we will pack a few sandwiches for DH. The nearest shop (apart from the hospital one which is super expensive) is 8 miles away, there is a garage 6 miles away but that will be expensive. Mother in law will bring DD's to the hospital at some point so she could bring something I suppose.

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CottonSock · 01/02/2018 20:55

Peppermint tea is fine with breastfeeding!
I was starving after my c section, but not everyone so lucky. I think I demolished a Cornish pasty plus toast, and sandwiches.
Shoulder pain was bad for me second time, it's common to get referred pain. Tell your doctors though.
Midwife gave me peppermint oil.
My new born dd2 slept and I watched tv..

LooksLikeImStuckHere · 01/02/2018 20:56

Definitely Colpermin capsules, solved the pain so quickly.

I took one of those squash shot bottle things where it’s super concentrated as took up less space. Food wise I had cereal bars and a few nibbles but the hospital food was actually great so wasn’t that hungry.

WhyTheHeckMe · 01/02/2018 21:11

I had emcs but had taken in porridge pots that you add hot water too. Best thing ever! Kept my energy levels up and filled me up.
Having planned csec in 10 weeks and these are on my list again :-)

Buxbaum · 01/02/2018 22:32

Why on earth wouldn’t you have isotonic drinks when breastfeeding? Isotonic just means that they replace sugars and electrolytes.

eeanne · 02/02/2018 07:04

CottonSock peppermint can affect milk supply

kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/herbs_to_avoid/

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