https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:48:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893461 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 16:55:54 +0000 Kaohinani 2893461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@thepicklemonster: Please share your recipe for parsley-watermelon-lemon water ... How many parts of each did you use? It not only sounds beneficial but "yummy." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893457 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 15:44:06 +0000 thepicklemonster 2893457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had two scheduled c sections and had horrific swelling the first time (for around 2 weeks) but not the second. I made this concoction of watermelon juice with lemon and parsley and it helped flush out all the fluids. Beyond that get all the help you can and use a belly band 24/7! It’s so hard but I turned a huge corner around day 10. Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893456 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 15:21:25 +0000 cyoung 2893456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much ladies! This definitely wasn't espected for me to have a csection. It's no joke and definitely can be a rough and rocky start. I have help fortunately and people are great. I just need to take it slow. I'm so used to going and going and this is really slowing me down which is hard for me to do. I will definitely do all these!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893454 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 13:49:29 +0000 DillonLion 2893454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Swelling is totally normal! My legs looked crazy in the hospital last week.</p> <p>We set up and entire baby "station" downstairs with diapers, change of clothes, changing table, wipes warmer etc. We do the majority of navy care downstairs during the day and then go up to the nursery at night.</p> <p>The heavy meds made me nuts, so I've been on just the ibuprofen. It works so long as I don't miss a dose. </p> <p>For me, sitting around doing nothing made me NUTS, so I got my doctor's blessing to resume light activity within the first week. It has helped me heal mentally and physically. </p> <p>Hang in there! I'm here in the trenches with ya. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893446 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 10:51:37 +0000 Kaohinani 2893446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung:</p> <p>It appears that you have some great advice here on the board. 😁👍 I'll add mine though.</p> <p>My c-sections were not all that bad. I was back at work 2 weeks after my 1st (against OBGYN's orders, mind you) and was attempting to clean my house due to being stir-crazy about a week after my second one. That stated, I am a terrible example. 😂 I also tore stitches with both for "overdoing" it so, I will state that my advice to you is based on what was helpful for me rather than what I did that resulted in multiple visits to the ER. 😶</p> <p>At the time of my c-section for DS, my DH was AD Army and was alotted 2 weeks with me. Our DD was 6. My DD was born at the end of her holiday/winter break. Closest family was 8 hours away and I had to learn to "make due" quickly. Here are a few ways that I made my life easier:</p> <p>(1) Take your meds as directed. Sometimes, even skipping a dose can lead to your downfall. Most moms alternate their narcotic drugs with IBUPROFEN if they do not like or cannot tolerate the heavier meds.</p> <p>(2) If your bedrooms are upstairs and EVERYTHING else is downstairs, figure out how to spend the majority of the day downstairs... that includes couch-sleeping, baby feeding/nursing, changing clothes, etc. Set up "comfort areas" for resting, feedings, and bathing both you and baby the best you can.</p> <p>(3) place a basket (or 2) at the bottom of the stairs for clothes, loose items, etc. Have your DH or older children bring the items upstairs and the baskets back down.</p> <p>(4) Do not refuse help from friends or neighbors. This one was SO hard for me. I am a perfectionist and have to be the entertainer when someone visits. After my c-section, I had to relinquish the need to be a proper hostess and allow myself and DS to be pampered.</p> <p>(5) When in doubt, order out. I made many large-batch meals before my CS; however, when I came home with a newborn, I was just too d#mn tired. DH came home REALLY late some nights and DD couldn't wait until he arrived. Grubhub delivery has seen me at my worst. 😫🤣</p> <p>(6) If your kids can help (with ANYTHING), let them. Also, if they want to help with the new arrival, there is nothing better than a moment of bonding for them and free hands for you.</p> <p>(7) A cleaning service - I was gifted 3 mos of a 2x monthly cleaning service. Besides food gift cards, meals, and diapers (I had forgotten the sheer amount of poop that can come out of something so small! 💩🤣); the cleaning ladies were my FAVORITE gift ever. They made life spectacular. I have, since, invested in a service to visit monthly to give my home a once-over. Trust me, after a c-section, the LAST thing one wants to do is clean.</p> <p>(8) FINALLY - Listen to your body - (* I half-arsed this one. 🤣) If you need to sit and rest - do it. If something is sore and doesn't seem right, call your OBGYN. If you are hungry or thirsty, take the time to nourish yourself. Sounds like commonsense, right? Well, you'd be surprised after having a CS how far you will push past "the ouch" and ignore your "thirsty" for your baby and to accomplish "one more thing" before you sit down. I know, I did it. *facepalm* Learn from my mistakes and don't end up in the ER. 😉</p> <p>BEST OF LUCK and Happy healing, Mama! :goodluck:<br /> Once again - Congratulations on your new bundle! 👶 :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893424 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 08:59:10 +0000 LadyDi 2893424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Swelling is completely normal. For my first c section it was an emergency and my legs were SO swollen from all of the fluids they pumped into me during labor. </p> <p>Try not to do stairs often, walking will help but try not to bend or lift or move quickly. </p> <p>TAKE THE PAIN MEDS. That’s my number one tip, do not try to tough it out. </p> <p>Wear a belly band, hold a pillow over your incision or cough or sneeze or laugh. Use a boppy if you’re breastfeeding. </p> <p>Use a mirror to keep an eye on your incision. </p> <p>Don’t go longer than 6 hours without peeing. A full bladder puts a lot of pressure on your uterus. </p> <p>I’ve had three sections and each time it took me about a week each time to start feeling better. Usually around when I think it can’t get worse I start to feel better. Ask for a lot of help. I know you have two little kids already (I have three kids too) and it’s really hard but you’ll start to feel better soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893422 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 08:44:45 +0000 Shybee23 2893422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seconding everything above especially staying on top of the meds and moving around. A belly wrap or band helped me SO much. And avoiding stairs. Congrats and hang in there!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-csection-recovery#post-2893417 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 07:45:07 +0000 Sams Mom 2893417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stay on top of your meds (trust me you don't want to tough it out the first few days). </p> <p>Move around as much as possible.</p> <p>Stand up as straight as possible.</p> <p>If you have to cough or sneeze, hug a pillow to your incision.</p> <p>If you have to poop, take a pillow to hug to your incision.</p> <p>Don't twist. Make sure to turn your whole body, like when your putting baby in bassinet next to the bed or couch.</p> <p>Be careful leaning forward (I'm tall and trying to change my son on the pack n play changing table made me just about puke.)</p> <p>The swelling will go away with time, you'll just feel like you're peeing more than you did at 39 weeks. </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>