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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The no visitors is not a great idea unless you and baby are immuno compromised. It's extremely exhausting and isolating feeding your baby every three hours.[/quote]

We don’t want visitors because it’s a lot to have people in your home when you’re recovering. We want that time to bond with baby and get into the groove of parenting. Hosting a bunch of visitors sounds exhausting to me. [/quote]
The idea is not for you to host, it is for you to have help.

I have had three C-sections, and much of what I would tell you has already been said. I will re-emphasize get alllllllll the mesh undies and giant pad/sheets they will let you take. Walk as soon as you're able, just a short stroll around the floor is fine, but do it as soon as you can. Do it as much as you can without feeling tired. Listen to your body. One thing that nobody warned me about was how profoundly weird it felt. I really had this sensation as if I would just open up and my organs would start falling out. I loved this pillow https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/sandmott-cushion-bright-green-dark-blue-70584602/ Having that to rest gently over the scar feels so comforting for some reason.

I will also second the My Brest Friend or something like it. I cannot imagine post-C nursing without it.

Have a conversation with your doctor about your limits and then really pay attention to how you plan and lay things out. For most people the pain is not that severe but they really aren't prepared for the limitations.

I preferred nightgowns and dresses as much as possible for at least a month. [/quote]

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