C section after natural

I had a c-section with my last baby (I didn’t have another child at home but can give my recovery experience), it was an emergency section so wasn’t positive overall but the actual c section recovery I found ok and honestly felt ok after the first week or so and was able to pick up baby and go on walks etc by about 1.5-2 weeks. My baby was in Neo natal so I was forced to get up and walk straight away to go and feed him etc so I really do think this sped up my recovery. Obviously when it hurts stay in bed where you feel best but I think there is something to be said about trying to get up and walk around. My nurses did encourage me to walk as soon as I could and I really think this helped. I will be having elective c section this time and I will have a 2 year old

I had an all natural home birth with my first. I wanted to do the same with my second, but ended up having to get a c section. Something was telling me that that is what I needed. It was scary jumping from all natural to surgery, but you just have to stay strong. Slowly regain your strength. It's not easy, no. But you can do it. The healing process is longer and a lot different. Don't overdue yourself. Everyone heals differently.

I only have one, but I had an emergency c-section so was completely unprepared for the recovery. I spent 3 days in the hospital, then ended up back in hospital day 5 due to my bubbas weight (tongue tie), this meant not much rest for me, but in a way forced me to move around which I think helped heal me quicker. My scar healed fully in the 3rd week, my after bleeding only lasted 2 weeks and I was physically good from about week 3/4, I’d say pain wise the first 2 days were bad then after that didn’t really notice it too much, definitely take your time and go at the pace you need and listen to your body, get a good salve and a silicone patch for the scar

I had an emergency C-section after a natural birth. At least with a scheduled one you won't be out for 2 hours after! I missed the first moments of my son's life from being under general anesthesia. A planned section is also going to be easier recovery. Longer and harder than a vaginal birth but after 2 weeks you'll be zooming around the house just fine

I had a c section when my first was 17 months and honestly, the hardest thing was not being able to pick her up, the rest you just sort of get on with. I felt better quicker with my second c section than with my first I think because I was having to get up and about with my first (obviously don’t push it too hard) but I really do think the thought of it is a whole lot worse than actually having to do it. You’ve got this!x

Elective csections are generally a lot easier to recover from than emergency. My first was an elective and although I didn’t have a toddler, I had a dog who needed walking 3 times a day. I managed absolutely fine on my own from 1 day post partum. I’m pregnant with my second and will be having another elective section with a 21 month old at home and minimal support ☺️

I’ll be honest, I mostly find positive c section stories here! I recommend staying on top of meds, keeping things you need at waist height or above, and trying to get a bit of walking in each day. Don’t have tips with other kids around, but each day of recovery gets monumentally better and you got this!

I’ve got 18 months between my boys, both c sections. My top tip is make your eldest as independent as you can with certain things beforehand. We took the side off his cot so he could climb in and out by himself, taught him to climb up and down the stairs, into his pram etc. recovery after both mine (one emergency, one elective) was absolutely fine, yes it’s a bit painful and uncomfortable and you’ll be moving a little bit slower but keep on top of your painkillers and it’s completely doable. My partner went back to work 5 days after my first section and it was fine!

I didn’t feel that C-section was as bad as some make it out to be. You’ll be sore but it’s not unbearable. The first 24-48 hours are the hardest and then it’s not so bad. I felt fairly normal after a week and almost completely normal after 4-5 weeks. The hardest part was not being able to pick up my toddler for a few weeks the second time around, but try to have help in that department

I have had two very positive sections. From the beginning to end it was the best experience I’ve had compared to giving birth naturally the first time. I highly recommend a support belt to help support you at home especially with having a toddler at home. My son will be 20months when I go for my third section in October. I also find it’s not a pain you will have per say more of an uncomfortable feeling take things slowly and do not over do yourself even when you feel great. As soon as you are able to get up and out of bed in hospital I definitely recommend getting up maybe every 30mins and walk about the room you’re in so you aren’t getting stiff. X