Should I take a breast feeding pillow to the hospital?

[Kimberly]

I wasn't planning on it as I figured I would only be in for a day and could just use pillows if needed, but now I'm having a C-section and will be there for at least 3 days.

Do you think it would be useful to take my Widgey? Has anyone used one after a C-section? Do they aggravate your scar or help it?

Any other special things to pack with a C-section?

Thanks for your help ladies!

 

[mrs_tommo22]

I would take your breastfeeding pillow as they didbnt have one in either hospitals i went too! and lots of ladies i know have said pillows have really helped them when feeding after a c section.

Good luck!

 

[Lola's Mummy]

I'd ask to see if they have them as my hospital provided me with one

 

[Charlie:-)]

I ended up having an emergency c-section so didnt have mine with me at the hospital and managed to brestfeed with no problem at all.

I wasnt hindered in any way by not using it and I still dont use it when I feed through the night as my pillow "lives" downstairs.

Since returning home I havent found that it irritates my scar at all. I think if you want to take it then take it, its down to your personal preferance.

As for other things I would recommend taking especially after having a section I would take some very big nickers ones that come up to your belly button as you dont want them aggrivating and resting on your cut. Also I would take arnica which helps with healing and bleeding.

Cant think of anything else that I particularly needed but I would strongly recommend you take it very easy after the op. I overdid it and my cut really hurt on the left hand side as this was this side I used to get in andout of bed both at the hospital and at home. I would use the nurses and midwives as much as possible to help you getting out of bed. Try and roll onto your side then push yourself up with your hands from the bed rather than using your muscles to get up out of bed. I made this mistake which really aggrivated my cut and is only just getting less painful now 2 week afterwards.

I was told no bending which has meant getting my Oh to do very simple things like putting my socks on and bending into my bottom drawers to get my colthes out for me, so you are reall restricted to what you can do.

Basically just take care of your baby whcih means feeding and changing nappies etc but nothing more.

 

[CoreysMummy]

I ended up with an emergency c section at 4am...

I sent OH out to buy a breastfeeding pillow, I cant say that I had much pain bf'ing though, as the baby is not that low. Its useful for your back and can be cumphy while you are in the hospital.. so yeah if you have one already then take it with you.

Disposable knickers were also a godsend. Take drinks of your own in with you, as they would only remove my cathater (sp) after it was very clear.. so take flavered water, and some juice etc, specially as you are breastfeeding.. need lots of fluids.

Thats about all I can suggest, any pj's you take, dont count on them comming home with you...

 

[Bexie]

Hi

I had a c-section and just used a pillow to support my little one on when breastfeeding her. I also fed her in what they call the rugby tackle (body underneath your arm, so no pressure is being placed on your scar) By the time I got home 3 days later I was feeding her the normal way using a breastfeeding pillow.

I agree with Charlie, take some arnica as it really helps with the bruising, you can buy it from boots, and do get as much help as possible.

I can remember the drive home from the hospital and saying to my OH, make sure you miss any bumps in the road or pot holes. When you drive home from hospital, place a towel over your scar and then the seat belt over this, I would carry on using a towel if you are being driven anywhere for a little while longer.

I would also ask someone to take your dressing off for you. I was told to do it on my own in the shower at the hospital, but it was really difficult as my belly was still big and i couldn't see the dressing properly, if you've got a sister/mum they could do it or maybe one of the midwives, if not see if they'll let your partner in the shower with you, to take the dressing off.

Good luck I hope it all goes well for you and take really good care of yourself and don't overdo it. x

 

[Kimberly]

Thank you so much for all of the advice. :hug There were several things you all mentioned that I would have never thought of. I'm afraid I might try to overdo it as well.....I think I have been overdoing it this entire pregnancy! DH keeps reminding me that I can't do the things I used to.