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C-Section Recovery

About 1 of every 3 newborns in the United States are delivered by cesarean section, or C-section. That’s when the baby comes out through a cut in the mother’s belly and uterus rather than going through the birth canal and coming out through the vagina.

Afterward, you can expect to spend 2-3 days in the hospital with your new little one as you recover.
After C-Section Surgery

Most women are awake for the C-section, and you should be able to hold your baby right away. You’ll be taken to a recovery room, where nurses will check your blood pressure, heartbeat, and breathing and keep an eye on you.

You may feel sick to your stomach, groggy, or itchy from the drugs used to numb you during the surgery. You may be given a pump so you can change the amount of pain medication that’s going through a thin tube into your veins.

In the days after surgery, you can expect:

Vaginal discharge : You’ll likely have vaginal bleeding for several weeks after delivery. This is how your body gets rid of the extra tissue and blood in your uterus that kept your baby healthy during pregnancy. The first few days, you’ll see bright red blood that will gradually get lighter -- turning pink, then brown, to yellow or clear before it stops.
Afterpains: It’s normal to have things that feel like menstrual cramps for a few days after delivery. They narrow the blood vessels in your uterus to help keep you from bleeding too much. Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medication.
Breast swelling and soreness: The first 3-4 days after delivery, your breasts make something called colostrum, a nutrient-rich substance that helps boost your baby’s immune system. After that, your breasts will swell as they fill up with milk. You can help ease tenderness by nursing or pumping, and putting cold washcloths on your breasts between feedings. If you’re not breast-feeding, wear a firm, supportive bra. Don’t rub your breasts -- that will cause them to make more milk.
Hair and skin changes: You may notice your hair thinning in the first 3-4 months. This is normal. It’s caused by changing hormone levels. (When you were pregnant, high levels of hormones made your hair grow faster and fall out less.) You may also see red or purple stretch marks on your belly and breasts. They won’t go away, but they will fade to silver or white.
Feeling blue: After you bring your baby home, you may find yourself going through a roller coaster of emotions. You might feel worried, anxious, or very tired during the first few weeks of motherhood. Called the “baby blues,” this comes from hormone changes. If you feel this way beyond a couple of weeks, though, call your doctor. You may have postpartum depression or anxiety, a more serious condition that happens in about 15% of all new moms. Talk therapy or antidepressants can usually help.