https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:15:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/csection-recovery-tips#post-2908893 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:36:07 +0000 graceandjoy 2908893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Share the wealth for my first and last csection! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/csections-and-weird-twinges-in-uterus#post-2898046 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 17:12:11 +0000 cyoung 2898046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So this past week I’ve had some weird cramping and twinges in my uterus. Its almost like a tickling or fluttery feeling. It’s happens a ton and almost all day on and off. It started while and after I ovulated (I took a opk and it happen to be positive). I’m not ttcing but based off my body and stuff I’m about 2-3 dpo. For ladies who had a csection did you have this happen for a few cycles after. I was wondering if it’s cause I’m healing still. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893415 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 07:39:33 +0000 cyoung 2893415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is just wondering if any of you mommas had any tips for a smoother csection recovery. I have had a rough recovery so far. Any tips? </p> <p>Also I was given so much fluid while in the hospital and my legs and feet look soooooo swollen. Thats normal right? My blood pressure is perfect so it's not that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/body-shape-after-c-section#post-2872570 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:18:19 +0000 mediagirl 2872570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter was born 10 weeks ago by unexpected c-section. My lower abdomen,the area right above and below the incision, is still puffy. Is this just how it's going to be from now on or does that puffiness eventually go down?</p> <p>I'm nowhere near my fighting weight / shape again but this area doesn't really tend to be the type that changes with diet and exercise. </p> <p>I have been to my OB for my follow up and she said everything looked good and was healing properly.</p> <p>Is this just life, aka: suck it up? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-section-leg-swelling#post-2861155 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:38:44 +0000 mediagirl 2861155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did anyone else experience bad swelling in your legs and feet after c-section? The nurses said it was normal, what they saw in the hospital and warned me it would get worse before it got better. They definitely got worse!</p> <p>If you experienced this, when did it get better?? At 9pm, I'll be 5 days out from surgery. </p> <p>My socks don't fit! 😂 </p> [attach=251/18/pjhlck.337x600.15443878444934172346347436056918.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2844990 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:02:13 +0000 Sams Mom 2844990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When did you stop massaging your scar? </p> <p>My son is almost 2 1/2, and I quit massaging my scar regularly over a year ago. But last night in the shower I noticed that it's hard? when it used to not be. Like I don't know if I have adhesions again or what? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-recovery-what-to-expect#post-2811740 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 09:11:12 +0000 jhd 2811740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know there are lots of c-section threads, but I’m sleep deprived and creating my own! </p> <p>If you had a c-section, how was your recovery? Was it gradual day by day or after a certain number of days did you suddenly feel a ton better? This is baby #2, but my first c-section. It was planned and went really well. But I’ve had 12 hours sleep in the last 72+ hours and I feel stressed about how long it might take to start feeling better! What was your experience like? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-recovery-questions#post-2808478 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:37:56 +0000 SweetiePie 2808478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It’s been 3.5 years since my last CS and I swear I’ve blocked it from my memory (for many reasons). </p> <p>How long did it take for incision pain to be gone?<br /> How long did your steri-tape stay on (if you had it)?</p> <p>I’m 3 weeks postpartum and still feel incision pain (discomfort) and cant wear real pants. Steritape is still on too. - all of it! I’m waiting for my plastic surgeon friend to reply about that but curious what other experiences were while I wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-scar-looking-worse#post-2734391 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:12:10 +0000 JennyPenny 2734391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 3 weeks post c-section and my scar/incision site is looking worse and worse. :bummed: At one week post-op there was just a thin line where the skin met. Now the area looks like it's healed, but it's dark red around it and I feel like it's getting darker and bigger. Is this normal? Is there any way to stop it from getting worse? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preparing-for-c-section-recovery#post-2721385 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:45:39 +0000 JennyPenny 2721385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS1 was an uncomplicated vaginal delivery and I'd been expecting/preparing for the same with DS2 due in 2 weeks. Well, surprise, stubborn guy is breech and I have a scheduled c-section coming up. I'm definitely a planner and having lots of information and expectations helps me to handle things well so I feel like I just need to prepare for this c-section the same way I had prepared for a vaginal delivery. So I've got some questions for the ladies who've been through it:</p> <p>1) What tips/tricks/products aided in your recovery? Anything I should stock up on now?</p> <p>2) When did you get cleared for exercise? And when did you feel up to exercise again? </p> <p>3) Any tips for managing the scar and helping it heal/fade nicely? My coworker says hers is still painful and ugly 12 years later and if there's a chance of avoiding that I'd love to.</p> <p>ETA 4) When were you able to eat after? I have to fast from midnight beforehand and its scheduled at 1:30pm. I suspect I'll be ravenous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-section-and-pain-meds#post-2712123 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:32:19 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2712123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you had a c section, how long were you on Percocet afterwards?<br /> I was given thirty pills. I'm now one week post Partum and only have about another two days worth of pills left (I take one every six hours). I am definitely still in pain though and don't want to just quit cold turkey or I think I'll be in a lot of pain. </p> <p>How long were you on pain meds post cesarean? And if you got a refill, who refilled the rx?<br /> I messaged my primary doctor to ask for a refill. But Idk of she'll do it since she wasn't the surgeon? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-recovery-with-a-toddler#post-2705753 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:42:17 +0000 justjules 2705753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I give birth in 2 months, E will be 18mo. I'm doing everything I can to have a vbac but I know it's not a guarantee. I'm starting to worry about surviving if I end up with a RCS. how am I supposed to lift E out of his crib?! Or into his car seat? It doesn't seem possible. All family lives across the country and I'm sure some will come for a few days but I will mostly be on my own.<br /> Anyone have to deal with this? Did you just have to not abide by the c section restrictions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-gift-ideas-for-overwhelmed-new-mama#post-2703107 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 18:25:02 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2703107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies, a friend who lives in a different state just had her first baby, and she is feeling overwhelmed. She has a freezer stocked with meals, a helpful husband, both sets of parents helping clean and watch the dogs, but the lack of sleep and a baby who won't be put down has her feeling frazzled.</p> <p>I want to send her a relax and rejuvenate care package so she can have some time for herself. So far I have a bottle of wine, and maybe some bath products for a at home spa experience. She is 3 days post c-section. Any ideas for an overwhelmed super new mama that I can send via mail? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rcs-and-recovery-with-different-doctors#post-2698633 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:57:16 +0000 ValentineMommy 2698633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm suddenly getting major anxiety over my 3rd csection.</p> <p>My practice has two doctors, a male and a female. The male doctor did the delivery. I had some issues afterwards....(TMI time) it felt like my bladder was falling out when I peed for the first week or so, my incision was super painful for a long while, when my period came back months later, I couldn't wear tampons for months due to discomfort, sex was painful for awhile....nothing major, but still.</p> <p>With my RCS, I ended up not making it to the RCS date and having an "emergency" csec. The female doctor was the one on call, and the one that delivered DS2. The csec itself took much longer, and in general, I felt like she was more meticulous. I had NONE of the issues I had with the first csection, and felt great afterwards. TMI again, I had even pooped by the next day with no problem, which as you know, is a feat in itself lol.</p> <p>So now, I just scheduled my 3rd one, and was praying for the female doctor. Well, it turns out she's on vacation that entire week, so there's literally nothing I can do about it, unless baby comes early. I'm becoming afraid that all the issues I had with the 1st csec are going to be worse this time, since it's my 3rd one, and the male doc.</p> <p>I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance. Every csec/surgery is different, despite the doctor, right? Or do you think the complications had to do with the doctor performing the surgery? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/heavier-bleeding-3-weeks-after-c-section#post-2669539 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:30:19 +0000 mrsmacandcheese 2669539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't remember anything from my first recovery other than that it sucked and have already gone to emerg once in a panic (last week with increased pain).</p> <p>So - my PP bleeding had all but stopped. Last night I woke up and went to the bathroom and it was back with a vengeance. Small clots, blood dripping - the works. It's dark red blood, and bad continued through today. I also have cramps. I really feel like I do on the first day of my usual period, but I'm only three weeks PP.</p> <p>I'm not soaking through more pads than I should as far as I can tell. I've been gradually increasing activity but took it easy today (and I'm tired as hell so that wasn't hard to do!). All of my blood work was normal last time and the doctor said the incision feels and looks normal.</p> <p>I'm guessing this is in the realm of normal recovery but would love some reassurance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-incision-healing-issues#post-2640185 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:09:14 +0000 Mrsbells 2640185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have any of you had issues with your incision healing? with my first c-section it healed perfectly with no issues whatsoever. This time around has been different, most of the incision healed fine but theres a small section at the end that seems to still be open because it oozes slightly and doesnt look healed. at 4 weeks I called my Dr and went in for a check up. they cleaned the area and put fresh strips, and now over a week later it is still oozes very slightly. So I am going in again today for another check up. I see other moms posting about this online but wondered if any of you on here have experienced this.<br /> when they looked at it last week they said it didnt look infected or anything and just needed more time. I just really really want this incision to fully close up and heal!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/return-to-exercise-after-c-section-any-favorite-workouts#post-2639098 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:32:10 +0000 tlcbaby 2639098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am cleared for exercise (woot), but it has been months since I've worked out and I want to be careful about easing back into things.</p> <p>What workouts did you like when you first got back into exercise? I have access to the Y or doing things at home on YouTube. I think I'll wait a bit longer before going back to CrossFit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-after-your-c-section-did-you-get-clearance-to-work-out#post-2627789 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:46:13 +0000 tlcbaby 2627789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I assumed after 6-8 weeks I would be cleared for exercise (currently 3 weeks postpartum), but while in the hospital my midwife said no abdominal exercise for 10 weeks. In my mind, most any exercise involves your abs so I was kind of confused.</p> <p>Obviously I am going to follow whatever advice she gives me because the words "prolapsed uterus" scare the sh*t out of me, but I was curious what others were told/did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-a-c-section-can-you-drink#post-2630208 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:11:33 +0000 Paddington10 2630208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not to get hammered, but to have a glass of wine or two to toast/go out to dinner/whatever. I forget how it went down with my last, although I do recall having a glass of Prosecco in the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-c-section-recovery-like#post-2619781 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 18:30:00 +0000 travellingbee 2619781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard about C-section recovery being so difficult. I mean, it's major surgery!! But my best friend just had a baby via C-section, because the baby was breach, and she seems to have recovered even faster than I did with a vaginal delivery! She took a road trip two weeks postpartum! Crazy lady :) I am assuming she is not typical but I could be wrong. I know everyone is different but I'm curious what the majority of recoveries are really like. So what was your recovery like? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-shelf#post-2572165 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:40:52 +0000 Autumnmama79 2572165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its this horrific flap of skin over my incision, didn't have it with my first and its doing a real number on my self-image. Anyone have one? Did it go away? Ever? :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-post-csection#post-2565900 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:01:26 +0000 meadow 2565900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FTM ....I have a boba wrap I plan to use with my twins. Those of you who baby wore post csection.... how long did you wait? Did you get clearance from your doctor or just decide on your own? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-recovery-with-other-kids-at-home#post-2554397 Mon, 23 May 2016 06:11:26 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2554397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How was your recovery of you had a toddler at home? My son will be just over 2 when I have a c section (first one, not a repeat) </p> <p>My friend just had a c section and had a really good recovery. But she literally didn't lift her two year old until after 6 weeks. She sent her to full time day care. I don't have that option (stay at home mom). </p> <p>So, how was recovering with a toddler? How long did you actually wait to lift them? He is still on a crib so needs help in and out. </p> <p>Any tips/advice welcome :)</p> <p>Oh and DH will not have any time off except weekends. My mom plans to come for 2 weeks and longer if needed, but I get the feeling she would rather not stay much longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-scar-stop-feeling-tenderstop-hurting#post-2528705 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:27:04 +0000 sunny 2528705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 9 weeks out from my C section and my stomach is still really tender. I forget how it was with my first C section! </p> <p>When did your incision site/scar stop feeling tender and stop hurting? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-bleed-after-your-c-section#post-2522366 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:15:36 +0000 SLR 2522366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's been four weeks since my c-section and I'm still bleeding bright red. It's not a terrible amount, but definitely enough that I need to use pads. </p> <p>I was never told how long I should expect to bleed, but feel this has been longer than it was with my first LO (a vaginal delivery).</p> <p>I don't think I'm really overdoing it in terms of activity either. I pick up my 3 yo only once or twice a day to get her in/out of the car at school and I am lifting the baby seat in and out as well. Aside from that, I've just been doing normal housework and errands.</p> <p>Is it to be expected that the (still red) bleeding would last this long? </p> <p>Also, if it makes any difference -- I was induced and went through the full labor process until it was time to push, at which point the plans changed to needing a c/s. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-incision-opening#post-2476529 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:07:29 +0000 red_seattle 2476529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had DD 10 days ago through a repeat c-section. And on day 4 postpartum, I noticed a lot of drainage from the incision. At this pt I have a ~5cm long opening in the incision. My doctors are all telling me this is common in repeat c-sections. But no one had told me this could happen.</p> <p> So far I've had no improvement. I'm anxious to be on the mend so I can focus more on my kids. </p> <p>Has this happened to you? How long did it take your incision to finally close and heal? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-csection#post-2452405 Sat, 06 Feb 2016 23:44:37 +0000 kitty 2452405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you have any aching or pain in the long term? I'm 5.5mo pp and I've been having some aching right behind my scar, almost like period pain but in a really specific area.</p> <p> I am also doing physiotherapy to build up my core again as I had a lot of separation lower down so I guess it could possibly be related to that.</p> <p>Is it just a normal csection recovery thing, my period returning, or something else? Or nothing :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2401666 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:55:15 +0000 sunny 2401666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else get hypertrophic scarring after their c-section? I have a really gross scar which is bumpy and raised and my doctor originally said she would try to cut it out during a RCS but now the plan has changed and we won't be doing the RCS incision over the original one so now I'm worried I will have 2 hypertrophic scars! </p> <p>Has anyone tried silicone gels or anything like that to minimize the appearance? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pooping-post-c-section#post-2399291 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:45:23 +0000 lovehoneybee 2399291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did pooping hurt? How long until it made you not want to cry? A week post-op tomorrow, and I'm still taking Percocet a few times a day (my incision still hurts a lot), and I know that's binding things up, as well as an iron pill (my iron levels plummeted fast after). I'm taking stool softeners, and so far I've pooped 3 times and every time has left me crying hard (gas pain still hurts a ton, too, and peeing, to a lesser extent). </p> <p>Is this normal? Is it the Percocet? I do for a follow-up tomorrow and it's pretty much at the top of my questions list, but I'm wondering how normal it is. It hurt after I had E, after a second degree tear on top of an episiotomy, but nothing like this. This has been the worst part of the recovery, by far... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-post-c-section#post-2400386 Sat, 26 Dec 2015 09:16:00 +0000 ladybee 2400386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am having my second c-section in a little over a month. I'm curious what comfortable clothing everyone wore?</p> <p>Last time I looked like a mess and was not prepared. This time, I'd like to order some stuff and be ready. Links would be great! </p>