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[quote=Anonymous]As many have mentioned previously, you can still advocate for skin to skin, letting baby attempt to nurse, etc. I wish someone would have let me know that feeling cold and shaking was normally. My arms were literally bouncing off the table and my teeth were chattering. I was not prepared for the pressure and some points made me feel very nauseous/light-headed.

I didnt have any issue with gas or bowel movements nor pain. I was moving within 12 hours of my c-section and literally begging them to take my IV out (mine was in the antecubital so it was super painful to try and nurse). The nurses were flabbergasted that I could raise my hips up when they were trying to change my chux pads. I had only Motrin and Ibprofuen post-surgery. My pain was never above a 3-5, except when trying to nurse with the IV  :lol:

Nothing prepared me for getting in and out of bed though. That was the hardest part of the immediate recovery for me. Our bed isnt super firm and that does not help. I was very tender for weeks/months with pressure against the scar- it would be random things like the edge of the sink against my scar. Also, baby will likely kick you at some point and that hurts like the devil.

Go slow for a few weeks. I didn't have the opportunity since I was left alone for 8-10 hours after 3 days of my DH being home.

Even if you have a csection get evaluated by a pelvic PT for any PP complications. Also, learn how to massage your scar (once it is healed!!!). 2.5 years out and my scar is barely noticeable, but its been within the past year that I finally felt like my top half and bottom half worked together again. Really focus on breathing and PP-specific core work, that is my only regret!

Congrats![/quote]

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