Anything special for the hospital bag with c-sec?

ToxityRue · June 2012

My OB tells me I'll probably be scheduled for a c-section at 38 weeks. I had a vaginal delivery with my first, and I know there were so many things I wish I'd known about (like Tucks pads etc) to bring to the hospital.

Is there anything special I may need to take with me since I'm having a c-section?

I'll be taking my Boppy so LO won't be right on the incision. And I'm bringing a compression wrap someone recommended.

colonialbride · June 2012

We made sure to bring pillows from home. Not only do they make "sleeping" (and I put quotes around sleeping because you'll get very little between the nurses coing into the room every 2 hours at least) more comfortable, but also it was nice to have one or two placed behind my back to help me sit up, particularly when feeding DD.

Good luck!

meg1974 · June 2012

I didn't bring anything other than the usual things they recommend for a vaginal birth. I didn't use any kind of nursing pillow at first b/c it hurt my incision. It was much better to just hold DD in a cradle position so that nothing would touch my abdomen.

GL!

KatFish2011 · June 2012

I brought the usual stuff. I used the hospital's pads and mesh underwear. For my abdomen, I asked for a c-section belt but it was worse than not having one. So I just made sure that I relax when they make you go poo after 24 hours of the c-section. They might give you some stool softeners take them and stay away from gassy foods like broccoli and do not over eat as it can extend your stomach causing you more pain. You will be on a clear liquid diet for 24 hours so be prepared to drink chicken broth and lots of jello.

ladybugpjb · July 2012

Take pants that won't rub or be tight on your incision.

I also didn't use the Boppy much at first because it put pressure on my stomach - the football hold was more comfortable for awhile.

mlf625 · July 2012

Nothing all that different is needed, really. If you're going to wear pants, just make sure the waistband is loose and can be worn either way above the incision or way below. I did use the Boppy and also a pillow from home for comfort. And I slept like a baby in the hospital, fwiw!

I'll be bringing my trusty Metamucil caplets to start taking in the hospital to avoid the first poo from hell like I had after my first c/s. It took a week and the pain was worse than the c/s. With my second c/s they gave me milk of magnesia shots in the hospital that (tmi alert) caused horrible diarrhea, which was just as bad as the week of constipation. This time I'm coming prepared!

Mrs.RockyM · July 2012

granny panties and yoga pants. You won't want anything rubbing on your incision area, so granny panties (after youre done with the ones the hospital gives you) tend to hit much higher than typical bikinis, and yoga pants can be pulled all the way up but are still firm.

mest1215 · July 2012

this will be my 3rd csection, and i opted with my second to opt out of bringing my own pj's. the hospital gowns are perfect for csections bc, well...they dont rub on anything. Helped me a lot. Pants were just not an option for me, plus it made it fast and easy when the docs and nurses come in and "check" everything out down there.

bitsybubbles7 · July 2012

ladybugpjb:
Take pants that won't rub or be tight on your incision.

I also didn't use the Boppy much at first because it put pressure on my stomach - the football hold was more comfortable for awhile.

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