C Sect preparation

From my experience, the most important thing is to invest in a good binder. I recommend Pret A Pregger Recovirth, you can get from Mothercare and it’s not too expensive, very comfortable material. I wear it almost 24/7 immediately after surgery and throughout my confinement (except when showering). It really helps to reduce the pain while walking / moving about. Even my gynae and the hospital nurses commented that it looks great. You’ll still bleed although not as much as natural birth. You can check if your hospital provides maternity pads, if not just bring normal night pads will do. During C sect, the most uncomfy part for me was the insertion of catheter, I could still feel some stinging sensation down there even with the epidural on. Epidural was fine for me, just felt a lot of pressure on my back for a few seconds. Post C sect, the pain wasn’t as bad as I imagined. Actually It was more of a dull abdominal pain, as if I’ve done a really intense abs workout haha. Usually nurses will remove the catheter 24 hrs after the surgery and ask you to walk to toilet to pee. The first step off the bed was the hardest, take your time and don’t force yourself. Please hold your tummy firmly when you laugh or sneeze, else it’ll be very painful especially in the first few days.