I was told today by my doctor that I have to schedule a c-section, so it looks like I'll be meeting my little guy next Wednesday. Any tips on what to expect, anything extra I should pack in my hospital bag, etc.? Thanks in advance
Do NOT forget a heating pad! Seriously. If I was told I could only bring one thing with me to the hospital when I had my c-section, it would've just been that heating pad. After the surgery, you're going to experience really bad trapped gas… If the gas isn't expelled, it can travel through the body. At one point I had the most horrible gas pains in my left shoulder, I was crying from that alone. But, A heating pad on the incision site, or on your lower tummy will help to pass the gas. Go ahead and warn your love one right now, haha, you're going to be farting… A lot. And that's okay! You HAVE to get it out. Also, I know they say this a lot, but walk walk walk. The more you walk, the faster you will heal… Take the baby for walks in the halls. 😊