The Hospital Stay Tips
Read these 15 The Hospital Stay Tips tips to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Caesarian tips and hundreds of other topics.
Don't Look Down
Don't look down when you are walking, look straight ahead. Also, do not lean down, try to stand straight as much as possible
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.
Take It Slow
24 hours after a caesarean, most hospitals require the mother to try and get out of bed and walk. It's best to take it very slow and to let the nurse help you out of bed and onto your feet. Take baby steps, and don't rush your progress until you feel steadier on your feet.
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
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.
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.
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. It's common to get nauseated the first time you eat after an operation.
Don't Wait
Don't 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.
Removing The Epidural Or Spinal
The anaesthesiologist will come in, usually after 48 hours and remove the epidural or spinal. You won't feel it coming out. The most pain that you will feel is the tape being pulled off your back!
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.
Removing The IV
After 24 hours your catheter and IV will be removed. Both are painless procedures.
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