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10 things that usually happen after a C-Section

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Pregnant and scheduled for a C-section? Here's an inside look at what can happen after having a C-section, from a mama who's been there. Know about your incision, pain level, doctor care and everything in between. Must read for every pregnant mama who will have a C-section. Be prepared!

I had a C-section with the birth of my twins because baby “B” was breech. So, I had sometime to mentality prepare for it, even though you will never be fully prepared. Recovering from a C-section takes time and patience, it can be painful but so worth it everytime you look at your baby. Remember to ask for help when you need it and don’t try to be a super hero. You are a mom and you have to take care of yourself.

I have written two other articles about “ what to expect during a C-section” and “ What to avoid after having a C-section” that I really think you can benefit from and find helpful tips as well. Today’s article sort of ends my “mini” series on everything that has to do with having a C-section, but if I think of more helpful tips to write about, then expect that in the near future *wink* *wink*.

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Today I’m sharing all about what usually happens after having a C-section. Things that you can expect and just be in the look out for because I like telling people what really happens. Don’t worry girl! I got your back 🙂 These things are sort of the “routine” of what you will go through after having a C-section and I experienced all of it. My mom and aunts that had C-sections also backed me up and so I’m super happy to share this with you. As you all know having a C-section is a major surgery and we need to treat it that way. Even though we don’t speak about it like it is, you know?

I hope you can find this 10 things that usually happen after a C-section helpful to you and I hope I answered most of your concerns regarding what to expect after your surgery. I wish you a happy labor and delivery and a speedy recovery of course!

 

10 things that usually happen after a C-section

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Bleeding

You will experience a heavy period right after your C-section, pretty much just like a vaginal birth. You will have to wear long pads and expect the bleeding to last for a couple of weeks.

Quick tip

Make sure to stock up on pads and comfortable underwear before giving birth so you can be prepared once you get home from the hospital.

Recovery room

Right after your C-section, you will be taken to a recovery room where the nurses will monitor you and make sure you are doing well after your surgery. The nurses will check your incision, body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate. You will also have plenty of time to bond with your baby and hubby while being in the recovery room. Once everything is good, you will then be taken to your room.

Quick note

You will usually be in the recovery room for about an hour or so, it all depends on how well you are recovering. Once you’re ready to go to your regular room, your baby will be taken to the nursery to do further newborn tests. Make sure to rest during those first couple of hours alone without baby 🙂

Catheter comes off

Your catheter will be removed once your anesthesia wears off or the day after your C-section. It can be a little uncomfortable, so just be aware of that but it’s not painful at all.

Painful

You may experience slight pain from your C-section incision, again it all depends on your pain level resistance. But, you shouldn’t worry because your nurse will give you pain medication if you ask for it. Don’t try to beat the pain, take your pain medication because it’s going to make you feel much better. Also, you will sleep more comfortable than if you were to be in pain.

Quick tip

If you’re like me and do not like taking pills, I recommend you taking the pain medication the first night that you are there. Then if the second day you feel like you don’t need it, then don’t take it. Always take care of yourself and do what is best for you!

Eat after 24 hours 

Okay, so this one all depends on your doctor. Many doctors make you wait 24 hours after you give birth before allowing  you to eat. The reason for this, is that they want to make sure your organs are working properly after surgery, so until you pass gas or go to the bathroom they will not give you the “okay” to eat. You may be given liquids in the meantime 🙂

Quick tip

If you are really hungry, simply ask your nurse or doctor if you can eat. It never hurts to ask. Plus, if a certain amount of time has passed, your doctor may just give you the okay before the 24 hour period. Make sure you eat something light the first day and then proceed from there. If you’re not sure what to eat, ask your nurse, they will be happy to give you a helpful guide.

Pass gas and use the bathroom

What your doctor will be most concerned about is if after surgery you’re passing gas or have bowel movements. This is a great sign that you’re body is adjusting to it’s old self again. By you passing gas and going the the bathroom ensures that your are recovering normally. Your nurse will monitor the number of times you have bowel movements.

Quick tip

Do not hold in your gas and do not feel embarrassed when your nurse or doctor ask you if you have. It’s totally normal and it’s for your own good 🙂

Be active

One of the things that it’s recommended for you to do is to start walking right after you go to your room (after recovery room). You will be asked to walk slowly and at your own pace to the bathroom or to pick up your baby from their “bassinet”. You need to be active and even though it may be painful at first, it helps with your recovery.

Quick tip

You may need help walking to the bathroom or getting your baby the first day or two, rest assure that your nurse will help you. You can also ask your hubby, family and friends who are visiting to help you, that’s what I did 🙂

Nurses / doctor will check your incision

During your hospital stay, you will see a lot of visits from your obstetrician and nurses to check on your incision. They are going to ask you if you feel any pain or if you have any questions and all this kind of things. They will also make sure you are recovering well and will decided when it’s the right time for you to go home. Your baby’s pediatrician may even pay you a visit 🙂

Stay longer in hospital ( around 3 to 4 days)

Your hospital stay will typically be around 3 to 4 days which is longer than if you give birth vaginally (typically 2 day stay). Having a C-section is a major surgery even though it may seem like it’s not. So, you need those extra days to recover well and your doctor also needs to make sure your incision, your blood pressure everything else is normal before giving you the green light to go home. Don’t worry the days will pass by fast and before you know it, you will be getting ready to take your baby home.

Quick tip

If you still feel pain or feel like you need to stay longer in the hospital, then please consult this with your doctor so you can stay longer. This of course also depends on your medical insurance and all that’s stuff. But, it’s your health and you need to do what you feel it’s best for you. Do not hesitate to ask to stay longer.

Incision check up with your doctor after 2 weeks

After two weeks of your C-section, you will have an appointment with your doctor so he/she can check on your incision. If you have staples or glue, he or she may take them off. It’s a little painful (I screamed, lol) but worth it. After 6 weeks you will have your regular postpartum appointment where you will also discuss the type of birth control to use 🙂

Quick tip

This is the time to ask your doctor what ever questions or concerns you may have about your C-section recovery and incision. 

 

These are most of the things that you should look out for and expect after having a C-section. Of course comment below if you had a different experience or if you experienced some of the things that I’ve mentioned!

I hope you found this article of  the 10 things that usually happen after a C-section helpful and I wish you a save and fast recovery 🙂

 

*Spanish*

Tuve una cesárea  con el nacimiento de mis mellizos porque bebé “B” estaba atravesada. Por lo tanto, tuve algún tiempo para preparar mi mente sobre eso, a pesar de que nunca estarás completamente preparada. Recuperarse de una cesárea requiere tiempo y paciencia, puede ser doloroso pero vale la pena cada vez que miras a tu bebé. Recuerde pedir ayuda cuando la necesite y no trate de ser un súper héroe. Eres una madre y tienes que cuidar de ti misma.

He escrito otros dos artículos sobre “qué esperar durante una cesárea” y “Qué evitar después de tener una cesárea” que realmente creo que puede beneficiarte y encontrar consejos útiles también. El tipo de artículo de hoy termina mi serie en todo lo que tiene que ver con tener una cesárea, pero si pienso en más consejos útiles para escribir, entonces esperarlo en un futuro próximo * wink * * wink *.

Hoy estoy compartiendo todo lo que suele suceder después de tener una cesárea. Cosas que usted puede esperar y sólo estar en la mirada hacia fuera porque me gusta decirle a la gente lo que realmente sucede. No te preocupes mujer tengo tu espalda 🙂 Estas cosas son una especie de “rutina” de lo que vas a pasar después de tener una cesárea y yo he experimentado todo. Mi mamá y tías que han tenido cesárea también me respaldaron y por lo que estoy muy feliz de compartir esto con usted. Como todos ustedes saben que tener una cesárea es una cirugía mayor y necesitamos tratarla de esa manera. Aunque no lo hablamos como si lo es, ¿sabes?

Espero que puedas encontrar las 10 cosas que normalmente ocurre después de una cesárea útil para usted y espero que haya respondido la mayoría de sus preocupaciones con respecto a qué esperar después de la cirugía. Le deseo un feliz parto y una pronta recuperación, por supuesto!

10 cosas que suele suceder después de una Cesarea

Sangre

Usted experimentará un período pesado justo después de su cesárea, casi como un nacimiento vaginal. Tendrá que usar almohadillas largas y espere que el sangrado dure por un par de semanas.

Consejo rapido

Asegúrese de abastecerse de almohadillas y ropa interior cómoda antes de dar a luz para que puedas estar preparada una vez que llegue a casa del hospital.

Cuarto de recuperación

Justo después de su cesárea, usted será llevada a una sala de recuperación donde las enfermeras la vigilarán y se asegurarán de que te estas recuperando bien después de la cirugía. Las enfermeras revisarán su incisión, temperatura corporal, presión arterial y frecuencia cardíaca. También tendrá un montón de tiempo para vincularse con su bebé y esposo mientras estás en la sala de recuperación. Una vez que todo esté bien, se le llevará a su habitación.

Nota rápida

Por lo general, estará en la sala de recuperación durante una hora o así, todo depende de lo bien que te este recuperando. Una vez que estés lista para ir a su habitación normal, su bebé será llevado a la guardería para hacerles pruebas de recién nacidos. Asegúrese de descansar durante las primeras horas a solas sin bebé 🙂

El catéter se desprende

Su catéter se retirará una vez que su anestesia se desgaste o el día después de su cesárea. Puede ser un poco incómodo, así que sé consciente de eso, pero no es doloroso en absoluto.

Doloroso

Usted puede experimentar dolor leve de su incisión, otra vez todo depende de su resistencia al nivel de dolor. Pero, no debe preocuparse porque su enfermera le dará analgésicos si lo pide. No trate de vencer el dolor, tome su medicamento para el dolor porque va a hacer que se sienta mucho mejor. También, usted dormirá más cómodo que si usted tuviera a estar en dolor.

Consejo rapido

Si eres como yo y no te gusta tomar pastillas, te recomiendo que tomes el analgésico la primera noche que estás allí. Entonces, si el segundo día sientes que no lo necesitas, entonces no lo tomes. ¡Siempre cuida de ti misma y haz lo que sea mejor para ti!

Comer después de 24 horas

Esto bien, así que todo depende de tu médico. Muchos médicos le hacen esperar 24 horas después de dar a luz antes de permitir que usted coma. La razón de esto, es que quieren asegurarse de que sus órganos están funcionando correctamente después de la cirugía, por lo que hasta que pase el gas o ir al baño no le darán el “bien” para comer. Se le pueden dar líquidos mientras tanto 🙂

Consejo rapido

Si usted está realmente hambrienta, simplemente pregúntele a su enfermera o médico si puedes comer. Nunca le duele preguntar. Además, si ha transcurrido una cierta cantidad de tiempo, es posible que su médico le dé la autorización antes del período de 24 horas. Asegúrese de comer algo ligero el primer día y luego proceder desde allí. Si no está segura de qué comer, pregunte a su enfermera, estarán encantadas de darle una guía útil.

Pase el gas y use el baño

Lo que más le preocupa a su médico es si después de la cirugía está pasando gas o tiene movimientos intestinales. Esta es una gran señal de que su cuerpo se está adaptando a como era antes. Al pasar el gas y ir el baño asegura que te estas recuperando normalmente. Su enfermera controlará el número de veces que tiene movimientos intestinales.

Consejo rapido

No mantenga adentro su gas y no se sienta avergonzada cuando su enfermera o médico le pregunte si usted ha ido. Es totalmente normal y es para tu propio bien 🙂

Estar activa

Una de las cosas que se recomienda para que usted haga es comenzar a caminar justo después de ir a su habitación (después de la sala de recuperación). Se le pedirá que camine lentamente ya su propio ritmo al baño o que recoja a su bebé de su “moisés”. Usted necesita estar activa y aunque puede ser doloroso al principio, ayuda con su recuperación.

Consejo rapido

Es posible que necesites ayuda para caminar al baño o para buscar a su bebe el primer día o dos, y asegúrese de que su enfermera le ayude. Sólo pregunte y eso es todo!

Las enfermeras / el doctor revisarán su incisión

Durante su estadía en el hospital, usted verá muchas visitas de su obstetra y enfermeras para revisar su incisión. Le van a preguntar si siente algún dolor o si tiene alguna pregunta y todo este tipo de cosas. También se asegurará de que te estés recuperando bien y decidirán cuándo es el momento adecuado para que usted vaya a casa. El pediatra de su bebé puede incluso pagarle una visita 🙂

Permanezca más tiempo en el hospital (alrededor de 3 a 4 días)

Su estancia en el hospital suele ser alrededor de 3 a 4 días, que es más largo que si usted da a luz por vía vaginal (normalmente dos días de estancia). Tener una cesárea es una cirugía mayor aunque puede parecer que no lo es. Por lo tanto, usted necesita esos días adicionales para recuperarse bien y su médico también necesita asegurarse de que su incisión, su presión arterial todo lo demás es normal antes de darle la luz verde para ir a casa. No se preocupe los días pasarán rápidamente y antes de que usted lo sepa, usted se está preparando para llevar a su bebé a casa.

Consejo rapido

Si todavía sientes dolor o siente que necesitas permanecer más tiempo en el hospital, consulte con su médico para que pueda quedarse más tiempo. Esto por supuesto también depende de su seguro medico y todo eso. Pero, es su salud y usted necesita hacer lo que usted siente que es el mejor para usted. No dude en pedirle que se quede más tiempo si lo necesitas.

Revisión de la incisión con su médico después de 2 semanas

Después de dos semanas de su cesárea, tendrás una cita con su médico para que él / ella puede chequear su incisión. Si tiene grapas o pegamento, él o ella pueden quitarlas. Es un poco doloroso (yo grite, jajaja) pero vale la pena. Después de 6 semanas tendrá su cita postparto regular donde también se discutirá el tipo de control de la natalidad para usar 🙂

Consejo rapido

Este es el momento de preguntarle a su médico preguntas o inquietudes que puedes tener sobre su recuperación e incisión de la cesárea.

Estas son la mayoría de las cosas que usted debe buscar y esperar después de tener una cesárea. Por supuesto comente abajo si usted tenía una diversa experiencia o si usted experimento algunas de las cosas que he mencionado!

Espero que hayas encontrado este artículo de 10 cosas que normalmente ocurre después de una cesárea útil y te deseo un parto y recuperación rápida 🙂

Want to read more C-section articles?

7 things you should avoid doing after having a c-section10 things you can expect during a C-section- A helpful list of what to expect during a C-section. For all pregnant women to read and be on the know! I definiely didnt know what to epxect with my C-section and that's why I'm sharing the truth with you! You can pin now and read later :)

 

 Hugs, Ros Emely

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  1. Chelsea @ Life With My Littles says

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    These are great tips! I haven’t ever had a C-section but now I know what to expect if I ever do!

  2. Ros Emely says

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    Thank you so much Chelsea! Yes it’s always good to know just incase ☺

  3. Happy Mother says

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    Great tips Ros! I guess I was lucky because haven’t had a C-section when giving my first birth. This is kind of stressful period for the ones like you who experienced giving a birth this way.

    Aside from that, I found this article helpful. Keep up the great work Ros!
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  4. Ros Emely says

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    Thank you so much! Yes, it’s a little stressful and we have to take it easy in order to heal properly, but it gets better each day!

  5. Hailey says

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    Thanks for the tips. My baby was 9 pounds, and if my next one is just as big it is possible that I will have a c-section. It is good to know what to expect!
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  6. Ros Emely says

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    Hi Hailey, thank you so much and good luck with everything!

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