FAO.... C-section mummies
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Hi there ! I hope everyone is doing good ! I had my c-section 6 weeks ago and some days maybe about 5 times a day on some days I still get that quick sharp shooting pain that lasts about a few seconds. Do you all still get some pains ? Please share your experiences with me I have a dr appt tomorrow but last time I asked they said to take motrin and it's normal that it the nerves trying to connect or something like that. I just wanted to know from real people how you are got along and if it is normal. Thank you in advance !
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In this weather hun make sure you drink plenty of water as your wound could become dehydrated and that will cause you pain aswell.
Good luck honey, and they say it takes 8 weeks to heal and it really does, so dont try do too much too soon.
I wouldnt worry about that though. Keep drinking lots of water and it might help.
Lo is 3 months old now and even now if I have not had enought to drink my scar itches but I dont get any pain from it what so ever. However the muscles are still very weak so I really dont think you would be doing sit ups - they say you shouldnt do any for up to a year after a pregnancy anyway!!!
If you do plan on doing situp or any exercise make sure your stomach muscles have come back together.... if you lay on your back and put your finger above your belly button and press down (if like me you have excess padding you will need to do a mini crunch) and you can tell if your muscles are still seperated (your finger will fall into a vally as such)
as for exercise, i got advised not to do any until 12 weeks apart from the exercises given to me by the physio afterwards, i started classes at about 17 weeks which was about right for me.
I started exercise from about 6 to 8 weeks after I think from memory, but I was driving by 4 weeks so I healed fairly quickly : )
I am only just getting the feeling back around my tummy too!