I've never had a tear because we ended up having an unplanned c section but the healing process is a pain. U can't lay on ur side, cough or laugh like @mommy_of_too mentioned . If u do make sure ur prepared with a pillow firmly against ur stomach.hurts like hell when u do but the pillow helps. Getting out of bed , lifting anything heavier than ur baby, and turning ur torso too quickly can rip stitches if ur not careful but it's honestly not as bad as I had expected and I wanted to avoid it and was scared of the OR.

I never wanted a c section and avoid it at all cost unless my baby is in danger. I did rip with my second son all the way to my butt it was horrible.

I've heard that a c section hurts and takes a lot longer to heal. Can't laugh ect. So personally I had tearing last time and my stitches didn't heal for 4 months but id rather have stitches again that not be able to move