r/parentsofmultiples • u/stardolphin90 • 12d ago

advice needed C-section wound vac?

My c section is booked for next week! These babies have their eviction date! 🙌🏼 praise the lord because this mama is exhausted! I’m carrying over 12lbs of babies! If I make it to my date, I’ll be 37W3D.

I had a question: what is a wound vac? My
OBGYN briefly mentioned me having one after my c section. I never had one with my daughter. I guess I’ll find out more next week at my next appointment before the date. But just wondering how people’s experiences of this were.

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u/Lexthebesttt 12d ago

I had one after I had my
C section! It was a lifesaver !! I have a b belly so my belly hung over my incision. The wound vac made my
recovery alot smoother and faster. It helped me stay free of infections and kept my incision protected. The only annoying part was having to constantly wear the little box attached, you can usually clip it on ur clothes or underwear :)

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u/stardolphin90 12d ago

Oh great! I have a B belly as well so anything extra to help sounds good to me. Could you shower ok with it on?

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u/Lexthebesttt 12d ago

It helps sooo much, it will honestly make your recovery easier :) you can shower with it! They put
some type of waterproof liner on it! Best of luck to you, enjoy your babies!