Moms who have had a C-Section, what should i expect? Kinda freaking out and i wont have it done…

First c section?

It’s a scary procedure. Every c section is different. Try not to panic to much. I’ve been put under and awake. Under was more scary because it was so sudden and my second my a little better since you get to hear the first cry and know what’s going on!! Good luck mama

Its not as scary as it seems, trust your medical team, they’ll take good care of you.

Things you want for AFTER your c section: Stool softeners. Pads to put over your stitches,staples,which ever you get. High waisted leggings and granny panties! All are a major life saver !

Things you want to prepare for before your c section: a plan you know will work to distract your mind. (Your SO or whoever is with you talking of random things to keep your mind busy). To know it's not as scary as it seems. Your medical team will take care of you.

Things to know and want to do during the c section: the medicine stings a little in your back but more of a tingle sting. (Kinda like when your foot falls asleep) you will most likely wiggle your toes until you can anymore lol. It just feels like tugging and pulling if your insides no pain just weird. You might get sweaty and shakey from the medicine. Have someone fan you to "cool" you down. (Also helps distract you) have someone talk to you about random things and or what you wanna put on the baby first and stuff. Helps keep you from being scared. When they pull the baby out they push up and then out. So it might feel like the wind is knocked out of you. They strap your arms down next to you so you don't move them in the way on accident. Doesn't take long at all! 15-20 min and you're done.

Things to know and expect after your c section: you get these AWESOME leg things that massage your calves afterwards. The nurses will push around on your stomach to make sure everything is good frequently. You will have a Cath. And you won't even know you are peeing unless someone tells you lol. It will HURT to laugh,moving positions,cough,basically to do anything using stomach mussels. Your first poop is going to HURT and you will want to use stool softeners to make it easier coming out. You might bleed for a long time. (Up to 6 weeks). You will most likely have a "mommy pouch" even if you lose ALL the weight you gained. Sometimes you don't go back to your room right away. They want to wait until the medicine is wearing off and you yourself don't have any complications.

Hope this helped alot! I had a mommy explain to me like this with my 1st c section and it helped me A LOT going in and expecting basically exactly what happens before during and after! Really eased my mind that I was able to prepare myself and be prepared when the time came.