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Breathing

It might sound simple enough, but once you take that first deep breath, youīll think twice about doing it again. It is important though to take deep breaths as often as you can and as soon as you can to help with the recovery.
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Donīt Look Down

Donīt look down when you are walking, look straight ahead. Also, do not lean down, try to stand straight as much as possible
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Narcotics

After the epidural is removed you may be offered narcotic drugs such as Demerol or Stadol.
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Use A Splint

When taking those first few steps, try using a pillow pressed against your abdomen. This will help to ease the pain around your incision and abdomen.
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Take It Slow

24 hours after a caesarean, most hospitals require the mother to try and get out of bed and walk. Itīs best to take it very slow and to let the nurse help you out of bed and onto your feet. Take baby steps, and donīt rush your progress until you feel steadier on your feet.
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Eating Solids

After the liquid diet you will most likely be ready for solids. Eat slowly, and if you start to get nauseated, let your nurse know
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The First Meal

Your first meal will consist of liquids. You will probably get soups, jello, tea or coffee. Take it easy and eat slowly. Itīs common to get nauseated the first time you eat after an operation.
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Before Walking

During the first few days after surgery, before you try and walk, ask for pain medications. As your recovery progresses, you will need less medication before moving.
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Drowsiness

The first 24 hours after having a caesarean, you will most likely be rather drowsy and incoherent. The pain medications that you will need immediately after the operation make you feel that way. Get plenty of rest that first night; it will help you in the days to come.
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Dizziness

You may get a little dizzy or light headed during those first few steps. If you do, let your nurse know and rest until you feel better.
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Donīt Wait

Donīt wait until the pain gets really bad before taking your pain medication. Doing so will only make it impossible for the medication to ease the pain.
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Removing The Epidural Or Spinal

The anaesthesiologist will come in, usually after 48 hours and remove the epidural or spinal. You wonīt feel it coming out. The most pain that you will feel is the tape being pulled off your back!
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Walk Often

While it is difficult, try to walk as often as you can, but only if you feel strong enough to do so. This will help to speed up the recovery process.
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Removing The IV

After 24 hours your catheter and IV will be removed. Both are painless procedures.
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Ice Chips

After your surgery, you wonīt be allowed any liquids or solids. Your doctor may allow ice chips.
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