When you give birth, you may really want to have the best experience that you can get. Some women have a plan that they want to follow, and others just want to show up to the hospital and have the baby. Whatever the case, there can be problems that you can not foresee, and you should remember that the most important part of any birth plan is the ability to be flexible when the unforeseen happens. At times, you may not be able to have a vaginal birth, and you will then have to deal with the long c section recovery time.
Here are some tips that can help you shorten the recovery time and make it more pleasant:
- Face the fact and give your self some slack: Fact is, you have just been through heavy surgery. Give your self some slack, you need time to recover!
- Slow down from your normal tempo and responsibilities, the house, kids and husband/boyfriend will do just fine on their own while you rest.
- If you feel depresed, it is important that you talk to someone, family, spouse, friends. You might want to contact a support group or therapist if the depression is severe.
- Coping with pregnancy related issues like C section recovery can be a lighter on the spirit if you know what to expect, and how other have handled it. Do a search online, or buy a book, to read other mother’s stories.
- Try to get up of bed and take short walks as early as possible. Many say this has helped their recovery, even though it can be difficult at first. Ask your doctor or nurse about when you can start walking, and for how long.
- Ask for help: Call your doctor if you have any questions about your physical condition or if you feel you aren’t seeing the progress you should.
- Ask your doctor for a referral to a Physical Therapist if you are feeling if you are feeling pulling in the scar or (as mentioned above) you feel recovery is taking longer then expected.