C section recovery tips?

[SharpRobin]

Hi everyone
I would be extremely grateful for your tips and advice following a c section procedure. I've heard chewing mint gum and having peppermint tea following the op is good to avoid trapped gas, and to buy large underwear so the elastic doesn't dig into the stitch/scar. Please share what made your experience better/recovery easier and any other information... thank you in advance I really appreciate it 😊

Look up the physio hold for carrying your car seat you sort of loop your arm through -much better than hanging it over the crook of your arm.

Lactulose
Plenty of water
Keep on top of pain relief

Trust me, those three are very important, especially as someone who had horrendous constipation during recovery. 😫😫

I did need peppermint oil for the gas pain in my shoulder the day after. I didn't know that was a thing so thought I'd pulled a muscle holding the baby until I mentioned it to the nurse in tears because of the pain! Going to the toilet was totally fine once the gas pain had cleared. Stupidly I took friends at face value when they said how quickly they'd been up and about and thought I should be helping with the chores etc once back home and was instructed by the midwife on day 5 to rest as much as possible with it being major surgery.

I then took it very easy and waited a few weeks before driving, starting exercise or anything like that which I'm sure helped with a smooth recovery.

I am bookmarking your comment and the others on this thread...this is very helpful advice ❤️ thanks again xx

@SharpRobin your so welcome, good luck and enjoy the newborn snuggles xxxx