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[quote=Anonymous]I had to have an unplanned c section. I didn't think it was that bad, all things considered.

Things that surprised me:  I hadn't been warned about anesthesia shakes.  The fact that my hands and jaw were shaky during the delivery was the thing I found hardest to deal with.

I didn't realize it would make your shoulder hurt afterward.  They said it's an abdominal gas thing.  Don't be freaked out by that.

I personally don't like opioids so I weaned myself off them in the hospital.  I have trouble thinking.

The drugs can make your baby sleepy. I had to do some formula supplementing in the first week and some pumping.  An IBCLC who comes to your house helps a ton.

Your core will be weak, but it does improve fast.  I was surprised that I struggled to stand straight up for a bit. I'm someone who is quite physically active and so I very much had to be aware of how much weaker my core was.so I didn't hurt myself.

So verging on TMI but:  a c-section does not mean you won't have pain with sex when you are cleared.  The surgery weakens your pelvic floor which can cause pain .  Use lubricant (breastfeeding lowers your estrogen) and be patient.
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