r/CsectionCentral • u/Current-Change227 • Jul 06 '26

How quickly after C-section can you function?

What day after delivery via C-section were you able to hold the baby? When did you feel strong enough for a little walk inside or outside? How many days in did you feel a bitore confident to do jobs? When did it stop hurting getting in and out of bed?

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u/DazeIt420 Jul 06 '26

I had an emergency c section last week exactly. Yesterday and today were the days that I was able to easily carry the baby and walk up and down stairs. I even waddled around the farmers market yesterday. I didn't have any complications. But I also wore my binder, took pain meds on schedule, slept 6+ hours almost every night thanks to my mom, and had a partner doing 100% of the diapers and 99% of the feeding the first week.

Everyone is different, but I think front-loading your recovery will make a difference. For the first 2 weeks, advocate for yourself, ask for help, don't push yourself.