Guidelines

Is an emergency C-section harder to recover from?

Is an emergency C-section harder to recover from?

When it comes to recovering from a C-section, the healing timeline is a bit longer than a vaginal birth because you just had a major surgery. This usually means a couple more days in the hospital and a couple more weeks at home before returning to normal activities, when compared to an average vaginal delivery.

What can I expect after an emergency C-section?

After an emergency C-section, you’ll be taken to a recovery room where your blood pressure, bleeding, pulse rate, and respiration will all be monitored. The catheter may remain in for about 12-24 hours after surgery, and you’ll continue to get fluids through an IV until the next day.

How common is hematoma after C-section?

Hematomas and seromas are more common when the incision is stretched or stressed. They affect an estimated 2–5 percent of women after cesarean delivery.

What should you know about C section recovery?

If you’ve given birth to your baby via a C-section, C-section recovery is probably at the forefront of your mind. You’re back in your own home, own bed, and own PJs. Gone is that butt-less number you donned in the hospital.

When to start walking again after a C section?

Day Two After C-Section. Gas pains can be excruciating during C-section recovery. They should pass within a week, once your bowels are moving normally again (abdominal surgery causes them to “shut down” temporarily). In the meantime, taking anti-gas medication and a stool softener will help – so will walking around.

How long does it take for C section scar to heal?

Your c-section scar might be painful at first. But with proper care and time, the pain should lessen. Here are things to be aware of in the weeks following your c-section. Healing: It can take up to three months for it to fully heal. Keep your incision clean, and avoid scrubbing or otherwise irritating it.

When do you stop bleeding after a C section?

Unfortunately, submerging yourself in water is only safe once the incision has healed—generally seven to 10 days after surgery. At this point in your C-section recovery timeline, you’ll be wearing a pad for bleeding, which may last several weeks following delivery.