I feel like there is a bone at the top of the opening that fell downwards or something because my vagina is so tiny he literally cannot fit in anymore. Have been trying dilators to stretch but that hasn’t helped much. 10 wks pp… Any advice?

Is this actual bone or just very firm muscle that I am feeling that is blocking the opening?

I had my baby last week and due to medical circumstances, had to get an emergency c section. For me, the worst pain seems to happen when I have to get up from being in bed. Can anyone recommend if there are specific ways you get out of bed that may make the pain feel less terrible? For me, it’s the area right above my incision site, on the right side of my tummy. I realize I’ve only been home a few days, but man do I wish this pain would go away sooner. It’s already bad enough we have to deal with lochia😭 Also, does anyone wear a binder to bed? Or does that sound too extreme ??

Third pregnancy and I have had 2 csections. With both, after the csection was over and catheter removed, I couldn’t pee within the allotted time and both times had to have the catheter put back, which sucked. The next day it was removed and I could pee thankfully. Has had this happen to them??

I messaged my provider about some concerns with my incision and haven’t gotten much of a response or direction on next steps. The redness developed two days ago, and tenderness/firmness under the red area developed earlier today. I plan to call another provider office tomorrow, but curious if this might warrant a trip to urgent care instead. Note: I’m one month pp and the shine on my incision is from Neosporin.

This is my first pregnancy and I'm going in for a scheduled C-section because my baby is breech.

We have the basics done - our house is clean, we have all the baby care supplies, etc. - but is there anything we should do/consider that might not be obvious?

Thank you a ton!

They don't recommend them in the UK where I am based. What does it help with? And does anything decrease the c section shelf? Going for my third in March.

Hey y'all!

So I had my baby via planned c-section in February. I still feel pain in my belly button area and right below when pressed on it. It doesn't linger and it only really hurts when I press on it or he kicks me during diaper changes. My recovery was a bit slow as I babied it (didn't want to pop stitches), and my doctor said the same thing that I set myself back by being too careful.

Is the slight pain when pressed normal? I've read yes, but yanno... first time mom and I'm an anxious person!

Thanks!

Hello!

I had a c-section almost 8 weeks ago now. I’m at the point where I am comfortable to start fitness and going to the gym to get my body back in shape post pregnancy. My scar is healed pretty much, but I have quite a big hanging belly that I’m trying to reduce. Only problem is, I don’t know where to start. I’m not sure what exercises to do that are helpful with this, what diet to have etc. I didn’t work out much pre-pregnancy as I was quite slim anyways but now I’d like to get into it. If anyone has any advice on this and can help me out please let me know, any help is much appreciated! Are there any apps or services that may be particularly helpful ?

Apologies if this is the wrong sub to post in, I’ve only just joined here and searching for assistance wherever I can :)

Thankyou!

I’ve had a heck of a healing journey during after my second scheduled c section on September 8th. I think I’m looking for guidance from anyone that has experienced anything like this as I am losing hope I’ll ever fully heal. And I have an 17 month old that needs me along with my newborn. For context , my first c section healed by 6 weeks just fine with no infections.

I’ve been on 3 rounds of different antibiotics over the past 7.5 weeks due to my incision being inflamed and “infected” as the ER and my ob say. A drained access on the right side of my incision at 2 weeks pp as well ( I couldn’t even walk at one point it was so painful) . I’ve been to the post partum clinic and my ob I kid you not 6 times.

Over the past 7 weeks I have not lifted anything heavier than my baby and have done warm compresses with epson salts, and completely dried the incision site with clean towels and a fan every time for over 4 weeks every day. Last night I lifted my toddler out of his crib to the bath becuase my husband was on his way home and he puked all over himself in the middle of the night ( I was 7.5 weeks pp) and now my right side of my incision is bleeding a bit again . It is still super sensitive and painful to twist and make sudden movements. Again this was the first time lifting my toddler over these past 7.5 weeks !!

If anyone has ever experienced a healing process like this I would love to hear your story. I am not overweight and do not have diabetes or any health issues I am aware of to cause this slow healing process . I’m going crazy …

Is this normal? I have periods when there is no bleeding and then suddenly I pass some small clots. They are bright red and stringy and probably size of a nickel. Today evening I had bright red spotting and some clots.

I have been doing moderate activity around the house, such as squatting to the dryer, dishwasher, sitting on the floor and getting up, climbing up and down the stairs multiple times. I have been off painkillers for a week and have no lingering pain.

The part I'm most nervous about is the IV because that's what hurt the most last time.

The part besides hearing my babies babbling noises as they pull him/her out for the first time and finding out the gender that I'm looking forward to most is the catheter. I cannot wait to not have to get up to pee every two seconds.

Not super looking forward to the tugging and pulling when they are sewing you up or the immense pressure that lasts 5 seconds as they get the baby out but these things and minor and happen so fast.

Super looking forward to that first meal after birth and how amazing food tastes. I'm bringing half an eaten burrito I got earlier today and some potato bacon soup. I didn't really restrict myself from eating anything during my pregnancy besides rare steak. Sushi and runny farm fresh eggs were on the regular docket.

I have a low lying placenta :( anyone else? This was seen today at My anatomy scan and I've had 2 prior c sections I'm so scared it's going to turn into placenta accreta. Has anyone been in a similar situation before and what was the outcome? TIA :)

When did you start losing feeling and having numbness?

All I feel is pain, and I would appreciate some numbness.

My friend just had a c section three days ago and I’d like to send her some things to help her heal and feel better. Her favourite snacks and drinks obviously, but other than Vaseline, a heating pad, some maxi pads, and pain meds what should i include? Thanks in advance!

I'm having a scheduled c section in 8 days. It's not technically medically necessary but because of my mental health issues, having some sort of control of when baby would come and not having to worry about my intrusive thoughts taking over during labour, it seemed like the best birth for me.

However, now that I'm closer to, I'm terrified of the pain. I have had two abdominal surgeries (gastric bypass a decade ago and my gallbladder a year later). At those times, I was able to take pain medication to eleviate the pain but unfortunately now, my stomach cannot tolerate pain meds. If I take them, I am in excruciating pain in my abdomen and I think it's due to over using Advil when I was injured at a sporting event and I wanted to continue to participate (I played hockey)

Has anyone with gastric bypass had this issue with pain meds and still managed to have a c section? I will likely be on IV meds during my hospital stays (which is a minimum of 48 hours) but I'm worried about when I come home.

Just looking for experiences.

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Im 4 days out from my c section and haven’t seen an improvement in the pain yet. I have a bad burning pain on one side that hurts when I stand up.

I’m 6 weeks post planned c section and feeling pretty good overall, walking around and lifting things (nothing super heavy). Every now and then I feel like I’ve pulled some muscles in my lower stomach but nothing terrible. Since surgery I’ve slept on my back but last night slept for a few hours on my side. During pregnancy I slept on my side with a pillow between my legs as I had some pelvic pain. Anyway when I woke up this morning it was agony to sit up in my pelvis and all of today I’ve felt sore and like I’ve pulled muscles in my pelvis - has anyone had this from sleeping in their side? Is this still related to the c section?

Hi there! I’ve read that it’s more common for c-section babies to have a cow milk protein allergy and to be all around more fussy. I have a 5 week old and he seems to struggle with gas and could possibly be colicky. We give him simethicone drops for his gas and they seem to help a bit but not always. Does anyone have experience with this? Would love to hear thoughts and experiences!

This is my second C-section. First was a breech babe and I have zero interest in a vbac after how smooth my first went. Can't wait to meet the little one I've been growing inside me the past 9 months. This pregnancy was ROUGH on me hormone wise but great how little anxiety I had surrounding the pregnancy and actual birth.

Pretty much what the title says, I gave myself a c section massage and unfortunately the scar looks like I had a c section 2 weeks ago rather than two years. Bit disappointed with myself because it didn't hurt during, but I've obviously injured myself.

I am in my third month of pregnancy and my 6 month postpartum, i got an emergency c seftion the first time, i womder why my belly has this shape like the down part are not growing

Hi, I was wondering if any one has had pretty severe increased pain at 10 days post op on the incision area (or anytime after the first week)? Is this serious cause for concern? I am going to message my OB tomorrow morning regarding it, but want to ease my mind that it happens sometimes. I did miss my morning meds by 4 hrs bc it was my first chance at sleep in 24 hrs due to baby, so maybe it’s just that my pain meds can’t catch up, but it’s been going on all day. I could have over done it the last couple days bc I was feeling really good and also have been noticing pain/pulling when I’m sitting to breastfeed, but I can’t really avoid that so I just don’t know if that is hurting my recovery. Does pain be and flow throughout the 6 weeks in your experience?

ETA: I should add incision site looks fine, no signs of infection or opening that I can see (steri strips are still blocking full view)

I am 7 weeks PP. this hole is on the right side of my incision. It won’t close. My OB keeps telling me it’s gonna close just to keep it clean and dry. Has anyone else experienced this? I’m very frustrated.

Did anyone else have a surgical drain bag after c section? I don't think they're common but I had one because I had loads of adhesions and the surgery took over 2 hours. I'm 2 weeks PP and the incision wound is healing well and a lot less painful now, but the wound from the drain is getting me down. I had the bag attached for 5 days so it's been out of me for over a week, the wound is only a small hole off to the side but all the pain is concentrated there and it's taking so long to heal. I've been seeing a nurse or doctor every other day and getting it looked at and re-dressed. It's not infected but just keeps leaking small amounts of yellow fluid every day and I just can't go without a dressing yet. I'd be doing great if it wasn't for this and I feel really sad. Has anyone else had one of these?

We have a very high up bed. Before my partner and I had kids I made the stupid mistake of telling him I want a princess bedframe as high as you can make it being young and dramatic. He sure pulled through and built a bedframe with giant drawers that are great but consequencely my two year old has never been able to nap with me because ive been so terrified he'd fall off the bed. I recovered from my C-section at my parents house but they have since sold it.

Should I try and use our giant bed with a step ladder or put a mattress on the floor? I'm a bit worried about having to get up from being horizontal to vertical from the floor but not sure if that would be more difficult than a step stool. The sofa isn't an option either it's super uncomfortable.

Hi. I had a second C-section after 11 years. I am 3 weeks pp. My steri strips are still on. Doc told me it should go away in 2 weeks. Is it normal? Can it get infected if it left on for so long? They are still nowhere near to peel off on its own. It's very well sticked. And my lower belly from the middle is very sore to touch. Is it normal? I am pretty mobile and most of my movements are smooth. I even bend this week twice mistakenly forgetting about the surgery😂 I have appointment after 6 weeks so just curious if someone has any similar experience.

I am 6 months postpartum from my second c-section. I just had my first really big orgasm in a while and now my abs hurt almost like I did sit ups. Is this just a side effect from abdominal separation? Wondering if anyone else has had pain this far post birth?

I’m 8 days post op, no pain but weeping and smells a bit funky. I’ve got an appointment but does this look infected?