Hi, I am pregnant with my 4th son. My first was a stillborn at 8mths and my 2nd and 3rd were induced vagina births with traumatic labors. So now I have to have a C-Section. My concerns are basically what to expect, as far as the numbing, the scarring, the healing, and any complications with the bladder. I have a very very petite frame and I’ve always had bladder issues so I have a hard time sleeping at night wondering what will happen afterwards. If anyone could give advice that would be greatly appreciated.
Re: C-Section anxiety
Beautiful Baby Jackson born 8/25/2010
Met the LOML 11/05/2011
Expecting the LO 5/15/2014
Getting Married 10/19/2014
The healing all depends on nutrition. It's a BIG part of recovery and as cesarean is a major bodily trauma, it should be treated as such. Even when you feel back to normal, you're not. The biggest advice I can give you in this regard is I personally have learned that what we put into our bodies either: heal us or harm us. There is no neutral food.
I've been drinking some really good nutritious teas that have vitamins in it and don't feel sluggish anymore. I can go and make dinner without pain because of it.
I can't comment on the "shelf" yet, but I agree. My scar is bumpy as well, and I put some vaseline on it before showering. It will take up to 6-8w to heal and about that time to get my abdominal muscles back again. (Get you a waist trainer. Disposable underwear because you will bleed if you labor at all. And reusable ice packs. It all helps.)