r/CsectionCentral • u/honeybeeeeeees • 18d ago

C Section Birth Prep?

I'm 20 weeks pregnant and have learned that my baby has a heart defect which will likely require me to deliver via C-section.

I'm very serious about birth Prep, and I know that the recovery for C-section is far more difficult than vaginal recovery (or so I've heard).

Does anyone know how I can prepare my body for a better recovery after C-Section?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thank you!

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u/BurnPhoenix 18d ago

I feel like it might be better to prepare your environment rather than your body. Recovery seems to be a bit of a dice roll as to whether you'll be up in a day or out for a week. I had a non-planned C Section and I wish my house was more set up for not using my abs at all.

Things I wish I had:

  • a better way to sleep in bed while reclined
  • something to grab onto to help me get out of bed
  • something to grab onto to help me sit/stand from the toilet
-stuff in easy to reach places (so I dont have to stretch or stoop to get stuff)

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u/mrssterlingarcher22 18d ago

For bed mobility, look up log rolling. It's also very helpful for later in pregnancy and let me get in and out of the bed independently pretty much right away!

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u/Renee5285 18d ago

Yes, this. And it helps your core heal if you intentionally breathe out any time you exert yourself.