Recovery After A C Section

The average stay in hospital after a caesarean is around 3 or 4 days.

Recovery after a c section. Hold your baby at your side with your elbow bent. Breast feeding positions that work well during c section recovery include. Just like with any surgery your body needs time to heal afterward.

You can begin breast feeding almost immediately after the c section. But you ll also be recovering from major abdominal surgery while dealing with typical postpartum issues such as engorged breasts mood swings and vaginal discharge. In this article we look at what to expect in the days weeks and months after cesarean.

C section patients typically stay in the hospital for two to four days before going home. For comfort put a pillow along your side and use a chair with broad low arms. After a c section birth you ll probably feel both euphoric about and overwhelmed by the new person in your arms just like any new mother.

Afterward you can expect to spend 2 3 days in the hospital with your new little one as you recover. Expect to stay in the hospital for three to four days after your delivery longer if there are. A c section is major surgery.

Women may take longer to recover from a cesarean delivery or c section compared with a vaginal birth.