Maybe you’re having a planned section or maybe it’s unplanned. But either way you’re a good mom & here are some items to help in recovering
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Bathroom Essentials
What You’ll need At the Bedside
When your Up & Moving Around
Ideal Comfort Clothes
Education postpartum C-Section
Bathroom Essentials
This will help to feel more clean down there. It can get pretty messy.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Look sister, Sometimes it’s just easier to slap these on. Make sure they go over your incision for comfort.
Incontinence Products for Women - Depend
Baby wipes. They just feel better and clean better during these times. Don’t flush them down the toilet though.
Baby Wipes & Warmers - Target
You will still bleed from down below same as if you had a vaginal delivery.
BUT- also if you have a fold that the C-section incision is in. You can put a pad cotton side against the incision to help keep it dry. Warm moist folds can cause infection...
Premium Winged Maternity Peri Pads Overnight
What You’ll need At the Bedside
If you have a Tall Bed- the last thing you’ll want to do with a sore belly is climb up into bed. Get you a step stool.
Bed Step Stool
If you can find a bassinet that lifts and raises to keep you from hunching over. Your back and abdomen will thank you.
You’ll need a little light in the night. But make sure it’s warm and not too bright as to not completely wake up baby.
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time ...
When your Up & Moving Around
These are great for when you are moving around. Keeps things pulled in and the weight from pulling your abdomen at the incision site.
BraceAbility: Abdominal Binders
Ain’t nobody got time for gas. Especially after a c-section. All that trapped air can really make sure shoulders ache.
Fast Relief For Gas and Bloating | Gas-X
Ideal Comfort Clothes
YES. SOFT & they rest above the incisional site.
The Ultra Soft Before, During And After Legging - HATCH Collection
Hear me out— they go over the incision site and avoid irritation.
High Waisted Underwear
Now we are talking comfort. Soft. Nothing suffocating the incision. And also easy access to breasts if needed.
Nightgowns & Sleep Shirts for Women - Target
Education postpartum C-Section
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C-section recovery: What to expect - Mayo Clinic
I truly believe this is under reported. If you aren’t feeling well. Don’t be afraid to speak up.
SAMHSA
Keep your scar clean and dry. No scrubbing it in shower with a loofah. Just let soap and water run over it gently.
It shouldn’t be oozing green or warm or red/swollen. Report all that to Dr asap.
Going home after a C-section: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
