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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]C-sections are MAJOR ABDOMINAL surgery.

And recovery is maddening.

Who wants to recover from a major operation while caring for a colicky, demanding newborn......??

*crickets....*

It feels like a huge paper cut across your entire abdomen and you need to take painkillers for at least a few weeks.

You have to eat a liquid diet, then a soft diet before graduating to a regular diet.
Some Dr.s will not allow immediate post-birth showers.

Some people may get a fever shortly after birth while others may have some severe blood clotting as well.

After you are home, you are discouraged from even doing laundry tasks as you need to get plenty of rest so you can heal properly.

Rest.....??!
With a needy, fussy baby??
Lol.[/quote]

Sorry, this was not my experience nor was it the experience of many of my friends who had c sections. Yes it is major abdominal surgery. Mine occurred after 26 hours of labor, followed by 2 hours of pushing, ending in major fetal distress. My body was in rough shape before I got to the operating room. C section was straightforward even so. I was relieved to have a healthy baby even in less than ideal circumstances. First day after WAS painful but not terrible once I was up and moving. I was allowed to eat normal that day with no restrictions. They gave me a belly binder for walking which helped immensely. Roughest part was getting in and out of bed and pooping (take lots of stool softner). By day 4 I was off pain meds except advil. I had no clotting issues and also did not have that much vaginal bleeding, was already onto small maxi pads. I could go on walks outside, etc. I was shocked how quickly I recovered. Was it without issue? No. No one heals quickly from birth. But I didnt have a choice like OP and the fear mongering on this thread is insane. I know the risks of a C and was hoping to avoid one but even with a surgical outcome it was fairly straightforward. Also not everyone will deal with a fussy colicky baby just like not everyone will have a horrible complicated c section. No terrible or good experience is a guarantee regardless of method of delivery.[/quote]

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