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Packing hospital bag for c-section
Hi everyone,
It looks like i'm now having a c-section as my baby is STILL breech!
I really should start thinking about sorting out my hospital bag but wondered if any of you have had c-sections before and know of anything in addition to the normal stuff I might need. Or anything you wished you had packed?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Amy xxxxxxxxx
It looks like i'm now having a c-section as my baby is STILL breech!
I really should start thinking about sorting out my hospital bag but wondered if any of you have had c-sections before and know of anything in addition to the normal stuff I might need. Or anything you wished you had packed?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Amy xxxxxxxxx
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I had a c -section and the one thing I wished I had purchased was some big comfy cotton knickers. You need ones that go over your belly to about your belly button (maternity knickers are good). I just got a bigger size but that didn't work. You still have a big belly after a c-section cos of the swelling etc, and normal knickers rest on the cut that they do to get the baby out. Also lots of clean pyjamas so that you feel fresh. I showered everyday, but the hospital is so hot i was always hot and sticky and wanted to change a lot. I would also pack some wipes for yourself so that you can freshen up through the day. I can't really think of anything else that wouldn't be classed as normal but will post again if I do x
yep big knickers, comfy pjs/nighties. comfy clothes for when you come out. I also asked for an extra pillow while i was in to get comfy when you go to sleep afterwards
Hi loumurph, i'm 36 weeks on Friday. Baby has been breech for a long time and have never had a scan or midwife appointment where she has been anything but breech! I think she must be comfy there. Don't know how though as her poor head is right in my ribs!! How many weeks are you?
I am going for my last scan on 6th Feb and thats when they'll book my c-section. They said it will be a few days after xx
I would add - drinking straw - to what others have said. I found that I was constantly thirsty but didn't have the strength to sit up and drink out of a cup. So take a drinking straw or water bottle.
I had gas build up in my stomach afterwards, as well as constipation, and was really uncomfortable. I think peppermint tea would have helped but no one tell you these things beforehand.
Also see if you can ask for a bed that has grab rails, would make it much easier to get out of bed. I was in a bed that reclined at the touch of a button but the remote control was hard to reach. When you've just had a C-section, it hurts to try and reach for things.
Good luck.
xx
I doubt you will be numb for six hours btw! I was fully numb for around 20 mins after then regained feeling after an hour.
[Modified by: mariama Janneh on January 24, 2008 08:27 PM]