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Mothercare c-section belt, anyone tried it?

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nanski · 07/02/2008 13:38

Hi all,

I live in Cyprus and I had a c-section some 4 years ago and I still wince from the pain in the early days. It looks as though I am headed again for another c-section and I saw this in the on-line Mothercare catalogue. We do have Mothercare over here but I have not seen this belt and so before I go about getting my mum to go get it and send it to me here I wondered if any of you had tried it anyway. It is not just a support belt, it says it is to "protect, support and soothe you in the weeks after a c-section". It has 4 inserts, a protective shield to gaurd against accidental bumps, a polyfibre pillow for comfort and a cherry stone pillow that can be heated in the microwave to soothe you. Oh and a cool pack. Price is 20 pounds. What do you girls think?
I wonder if I could put it on from day one, on top of my bandages I mean, whilst at the hospital.

Many thanks,

Nanski

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meemar · 07/02/2008 13:44

I've never heard of it nanski - can you do a link.

TBH it does sound a bit gimmicky. Any type of cushioning will protect you against bumps and you wont be doing too much walking around in the early days so I cant see the need for a belt-type device.

Someone else may know more though.

daisynova · 07/02/2008 15:25

I have had a look at it and to be honest, you could do something similar yourself. A hot water bottle or cool packs should do the same job really.

beansprout · 07/02/2008 15:34

I've just had my second section so the memory of the pain is quite fresh!!

Tbh, I would not spend 20 quid on this. The only things that will really help will be painkillers and rest. Coughing, sneezing etc are still painful but counter pressure from a cushion will help.

A bit of a gimmick I think. Spoend the money on Arnica and chocolate!

MrsPuddleduck · 07/02/2008 15:46

Looks as though it could be painful to me.

I didn't want anything to touch my scar, never mind put pressure on it

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nanski · 08/02/2008 07:13

Thank you girls for your advice. I guess I am willing to try anything! I will see if I can get my mum to buy it for me. It most probabley is no better than a cushion/hot water bottle.

Thing is in Cyprus when you have a baby you will have half of Cyprus come and visit you (well the baby really!) whilst you are in the clinic. Since almost everyone goes private there are no set visiting hours so people will literally stream through and you just have to grin and bear it. They all bring presents and it's all very nice but in the begining you can't even sit up comfortably to receive people. There is no getting away with it without offending the extended family massively. My room will be covered in helium ballons,teddies etc and my husband will go and buy about 60-70 cakes like chocolate brownies all wrapped to give to each person when they visit. Then when you come home they all visit again and this time they give you money. This also is a bit of a strain becuase it always seems that Auntie this or Uncle that want to come at a time just when you were about to collapse on the sofa!!
After all the extended family have visited you start to get your friends coming to do the same. This is more fun becuase, you know, there are your friends and you don't feel like you have to clean before they come and you can be yourself. So that's prabably why I am clutching at gimmicks like this belt to maybe make the early days a little better. After the first twelve weeks it all calms down!

Thanks a lot.

Nanski

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MrsPuddleduck · 08/02/2008 12:22

You poor think Nanski!

I remember after my last c-section my FIL visited and stayed for 4 days before I had even had the stiches out! It really peed me off at the time!

thequietone · 08/02/2008 12:26

Oh dear,having my first c section in 17 days and it doesn't sound nice at all. Is it really that painful?

MrsPuddleduck · 08/02/2008 13:54

Thequietone - its nothing to worry about - just not terribly pleasant as it is major abdominal surgery at the end of the day. If you get the option the long wire stitch with the beads at each end is best ( I had sutures with my second and they were more uncomfortabe).

The first few days are the worst. But at least your pelvic floor is in tact at the end of it and you're not walking around like a mexican!

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nanski · 12/02/2008 07:46

Thank you girls for your kind responses. I had some blood on Thursday (I am 34 weeks) and I have been resting up so I couldn't post. I did get my mum to order this for me, if it is as great as it promises I shall let you know. There is a slim chance that I could have a natural birth and won't therefore need it but I doubt it. Dear theaquietone, I hope I didn't worry you over having a c-section. It's not that bad, every day you get a bit stronger and stronger.

Dear willmouse, thank you. Yes familes don't quite get it, do they?! All I can do is look back and think how the past 41/2 years since I had my son have flown by. At the time it;s easy to get down but things pass by. Another thing they do here is say that the baby should stay in for the first 40 days, then you take baby to the Church for a blessing. Seems a bit strange that you have all the extened family popping around to the house to poke and prod the baby. I mean if it's a case of germs then that's a bit one-sided, isn't it!! Hey-ho, never mind!

Have a great week all.

Nanski

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