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Could the issue be the type of formula? Have you chatted to your health visitor about it?
Thank youI’m 4 weeks post section and honestly wouldn’t even know I had one now. The first couple of weeks get as much rest as you can and do NOT push yourself.
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So for those with newborns or who have had other babies has anyone’s baby suffered with constipation? This is my second baby but had no issues like this with first. She’s formula fed and her poos are like little pellets and so solid.
I've had 2 sections, one emergency and one elective. I didn't feel a thing either time during the surgery and I also didn't feel the needle going in for the spinal. My elective was amazing they put music on and everyone was really calm and chatty it was brilliant!!Thank you both! I’m just so squeamish and the thought of it all is terrifying I’m just scared I won’t be able to stay calm and relax. I heard you feel the tugging and pulling too that makes me feel ill
It’s pathetic I know, no birth is great but atleast I know what happens with a vaginal birth I felt more comfortable
What formula worked?I had this with my little girl. Had to change the formula I was using. That really helped.
Mine kept stopping and then 2 days later would just gush out so didn’t dare not wear pads for at least 4 weeks.So glad you said this about maternity pads. I saw someone say on another thread recently they barely bled, just like a period for a few days. Meanwhile I’m over here gushing blood for up to 6 weeks afterwards! So I thought there was something wrong with me all these post partum times!
As long as you keep on top of pain relief you should be fine. I’ve had two cesareans (one emergency and one elective). I didn’t manage my pain well the first time (overestimated myself) and it was very sore. The second time I kept on top of it having learnt from the first time and it was a lot easier. It also helps if you have another pair of hands around to help out and to give you a break. Do you have a good support system at home?I’m having an elective C section in 5 weeks time. I’m more concerned about the after op, will I be able to look after my baby if I’m still recovering? It worries me il be in too much pain to do a lot for him
God mine was the same. Had to rush to hopsital one day as I bled so much out of the blue and then within 2 days it had stopped again. Still not confident it’s fully stopped!Mine kept stopping and then 2 days later would just gush out so didn’t dare not wear pads for at least 4 weeks.
One of the midwives said something to me after my first c section that stuck with me - if you’d had that kind of surgery for anything else you’d be on a morphine drip and bed rest but for a c section you’re given over the counter pain relief and a baby to look after so go easy on yourself.I’m having an elective C section in 5 weeks time. I’m more concerned about the after op, will I be able to look after my baby if I’m still recovering? It worries me il be in too much pain to do a lot for him
Do you mean in hospital? The first twelve hours you will probably have your catheter in, which makes things a bit tricky but midwives will be happy to help you out (or should be!) But even then I never had a problem sorting baby. And after that 12 hours as others have said keep on top of your pain relief and you will be absolutely fine to look after him. They are so tiny that lifting them isn’t an issue to cause pain. When home, just be cautious and don’t push yourself, make sure you have everything close at hand and go slow and steady in those first days. But I can honestly say I didn’t have any issues at all after my section (and I had two older kids as well) xI’m having an elective C section in 5 weeks time. I’m more concerned about the after op, will I be able to look after my baby if I’m still recovering? It worries me il be in too much pain to do a lot for him
My recovery from my elective was great. I kept on top of the medication they gave me and I kept myself moving but didn’t overdo it. If you can, have help around you so they can do everything else while you focus on the baby. If you need something off the floor, or you just want a cup of tea, an extra pair of hands to do those things is best! But I felt pretty much back to myself after a couple of weeks. There’s no normal timeframe though. Don’t push yourself because you think you should be fully recovered by X time. Listen to your body and take things one day at a time.I’m having an elective C section in 5 weeks time. I’m more concerned about the after op, will I be able to look after my baby if I’m still recovering? It worries me il be in too much pain to do a lot for him
The midwife is right and yet this is a cultural problem within maternity units where women are expected to make do with inadequate pain relief purely because it is childbirth related and suffering is expected. There’s no reason why women should have to make do with OTC pain relief yet that is what many are given (or told to get themselves).God mine was the same. Had to rush to hopsital one day as I bled so much out of the blue and then within 2 days it had stopped again. Still not confident it’s fully stopped!
One of the midwives said something to me after my first c section that stuck with me - if you’d had that kind of surgery for anything else you’d be on a morphine drip and bed rest but for a c section you’re given over the counter pain relief and a baby to look after so go easy on yourself.
Rest as much as possible and don’t try and be super mum. You’ve just had major surgery and the only thing that really matters is recovering and your baby x
It stopped properly about 4.5 weeks in then my period arrived bang on when she was 6 weeks old.God mine was the same. Had to rush to hopsital one day as I bled so much out of the blue and then within 2 days it had stopped again. Still not confident it’s fully stopped!
I was sent home with that after a vaginal delivery but it made me feel so sick and spaced out I had to stop taking it.Dihydrocodeine is safe in breastfeeding as well if that is applicable so if you feel like ibuprofen and paracetamol aren’t cutting it then do ask for something better than this as it is unacceptable to leave women in pain the way some units do (not all but some)
Some people can’t metabolise codeine which might be why you had a bad time with it. But it still stands that people should be getting adequate pain relief in hospital whether that’s liquid morphine, codeine, diclofenac suppositories etc and should be given it to go home with.It stopped properly about 4.5 weeks in then my period arrived bang on when she was 6 weeks old.
I was sent home with that after a vaginal delivery but it made me feel so sick and spaced out I had to stop taking it.
I think I will have to set an alarmAs long as you keep on top of pain relief you should be fine. I’ve had two cesareans (one emergency and one elective). I didn’t manage my pain well the first time (overestimated myself) and it was very sore. The second time I kept on top of it having learnt from the first time and it was a lot easier. It also helps if you have another pair of hands around to help out and to give you a break. Do you have a good support system at home?
It’s funny you say that actually, I’ve had a laparoscopy via keyhole and I remember when I woke up they were pumping me with alsortsGod mine was the same. Had to rush to hopsital one day as I bled so much out of the blue and then within 2 days it had stopped again. Still not confident it’s fully stopped!
One of the midwives said something to me after my first c section that stuck with me - if you’d had that kind of surgery for anything else you’d be on a morphine drip and bed rest but for a c section you’re given over the counter pain relief and a baby to look after so go easy on yourself.
Rest as much as possible and don’t try and be super mum. You’ve just had major surgery and the only thing that really matters is recovering and your baby x
This is great advice, thank you. How long did you have your catheter in for? I’ve had one before so know what to expect, it was a pain in the arse when trying to move about if I remember rightDo you mean in hospital? The first twelve hours you will probably have your catheter in, which makes things a bit tricky but midwives will be happy to help you out (or should be!) But even then I never had a problem sorting baby. And after that 12 hours as others have said keep on top of your pain relief and you will be absolutely fine to look after him. They are so tiny that lifting them isn’t an issue to cause pain. When home, just be cautious and don’t push yourself, make sure you have everything close at hand and go slow and steady in those first days. But I can honestly say I didn’t have any issues at all after my section (and I had two older kids as well) x
Thank you for the advice.My recovery from my elective was great. I kept on top of the medication they gave me and I kept myself moving but didn’t overdo it. If you can, have help around you so they can do everything else while you focus on the baby. If you need something off the floor, or you just want a cup of tea, an extra pair of hands to do those things is best! But I felt pretty much back to myself after a couple of weeks. There’s no normal timeframe though. Don’t push yourself because you think you should be fully recovered by X time. Listen to your body and take things one day at a time.
Oh yeah definitelySome people can’t metabolise codeine which might be why you had a bad time with it. But it still stands that people should be getting adequate pain relief in hospital whether that’s liquid morphine, codeine, diclofenac suppositories etc and should be given it to go home with.
I also had these, think because it was baby number 3. I couldn’t inject myselfThe thing I think most people should be aware of when they have a c-section, as I wasn’t aware of this at all is that you may have to inject yourself with blood thinners for 10 days afterwards and you might have to wear compression stockings for a while after as well. I’m very squeamish so my partner did the injections for me. I had an emergency c-section but it was still very calm. I was very well looked after. At hospital they encourage you to get up and walk around after about 12 hours. I’ve had a vaginal birth and a c-section and although I was sore after the c-section it was never unmanageable and at least it didn’t sting everytime I went to the toilet!
My friend had them for 6 weeks. 10 days was enough for me.You get used to the injections quickly. Day 1 I was all “aaahhhh” stabbing myself while my husband hid by day 10 it was no problem.
6 weeks?! She must have been like a pin cushion at the end of that!My friend had them for 6 weeks. 10 days was enough for me.
My partner seemed to enjoy injecting me
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