What to pack for a planned c-section?

sno&jmg

I had my hospital bag all lined up for a "normal" delivery, but baby has decided to stay breech.  So, now we've got a scheduled c-section.  Does the hospital bag stay pretty much the same with the exception of not needed the things to sustain me through labor? 

snicksnack

Not sure what kind of PJs you are taking but you will want something that is not going to touch where you were cut.  Also, take a breastfeeding pillow if you are planning on doing this you will not be able to take the weight of the baby on your stomach.  I did not have a C but I have had abdominal surgery before. 

mlf625

There's really no difference as far as what to pack, just be sure the pants you bring are loose fitting and you're able to wear the waist either hiked way up or really low down (so it won't rub your incision).

TXTwisterBabe

Really, all I used while I was in the hospital after my c/s was my nightgown (hated the hospital gown), socks, and the usual toiletries. I had my laptop for entertainment.

aes62679

Bring clothes to layer with.  Your hormones go all over the place so one night I was sweating in bed because I was so hot and like an hour later I was freezing.  Also, don't forget to bring something to change into to sleep in.  Since you're in the hospital for a few days you'll get sick of wear the gowns and want to wear your own clothes. I brought clothes for during the day but for some reason I totally forgot about sleeping clothes...

As someone else mentioned, bring with your breastfeeding pillow if you plan on trying to bf.  I recommend the My BreastFriend pillow over the Boppy... it's so much better!

rosesandpeonies

since you are having a csection.  I liked having my own underwear and pajamas...since I was in there a few days after.  Make sure that the pants you wear home are above the scar area....because anything around that area that rubs is yucky.  I also liked having my own pads.  I also liked having brought my own pillows.  I brought two and they came in very handy propping myself up, etc. after surgery.  You also should use them to cough, sneeze, etc.  you put the pillow up against the scar and put pressure there so the cough, sneeze, etc. doesnt hurt you.

cchill01

A comfy bathrobe and slippers were nice.

Like others have said - a long breastfeeding nightgown.  I had a nightgown but it was to short and left me feeling exposed to my guests everytime I had to get up to use the bathroom or walk around. 

kimberly95

high waisred granny panties so they dont rub on your incision

Brandy&Keith

Your hospital bag can remain pretty much the same for the c/s.  You are going to need to put more clothes in it though.  I found yoga pants to be the most comfortable to wear after my c/s.  They were high waisted enough that they didn't rub against my incision.  I bought a package of boyshorts to wear too.

I brough my laptop and Ipod with me in the L&D room to keep me entertained or help me relax.  GL with your c/s!! 

LovinTim912

I was given this support thing to wear during the day (it was like a girdle lol) so that kept EVERYTHING from rubbing on the incision.  I wore it home from the hospital at the advice of a friend - she said any bumps in the road will cause you pain - and was fine.  I had a pair of maternity jeans over it (not my best choice !! I should've brought sweatpants but ya live ya learn!!)

FWIW, I wore that like all the time before my discharge and felt great by the time I got home.