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I am hoping some of you lovely and very experienced ladies may be able to
give me some facts? All 3 of mine were c-sections. 1) For those who have had a c-section, how quickly were you walking around? Next day. They make you. Able to climb the stairs? First day home from the hospital - 4 days post-partum. And what things were you not allowed to do and for how long? Like driving, lifting etc? Most things that you were not supposed to do were for 6 weeks - no driving (but they don't give you a chauffeur), no lifting laundry baskets (no laundry fairy). Honestly the quicker I did things the better I felt. Just listen to your body - if it doesn't feel good/right, stop. Hold something on your stomach when you do things like getting in and out of bed or in and out of the car. That's when my incision hurt the most. You'll be surprised during what activities you use your stomach muscles - lol. Many thanks Shaz 35 weeks 4 days Good luck -- Sophie - TTC #4 |
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Not posted on here for a while, but been an avid reader! Many congratulations to all of ladies that have had babies. I am nearly 36 weeks now, and have not had an easy pregnancy by any means. I had trouble with pelvis pain from quite early on, but at 30 weeks it became unbearable. I was then diagnosed with SPD, saw the pyhsio and was given crutches, but told nothing could be done and to come back when I needed a wheelchair. In desperation I saw a Chiropractor (never seen one before but this lady was recommended) She practises the McTimoney technique, which is very gentle, and designed for pregnancy and babies. I am so pleased I consulted her as she helped from the first treatment. I am now able to walk around the house, whereas I couldnt even shuffle from one room to another before without terrible pain. However, I am still pretty much housebound, and getting very very bored. (I can relate to those ladies on bedrest fully!) My diabetes has been reasonable, if not hard work, and the babies size is on the 50th percentile which is good news. I will find out next week when I see the consultant when I will have the baby, which will depend on next weeks scan and how baby is growing etc. I am not sure if I am going to be induced or have a c-section, which again will depend on scan etc. From what I have read vaginal birth is not recommended if you have SPD, and due to my immobility i am not sure I would physically be able to succeed. Whatever method of delivery, firstly I am petrified, but most importantly it doesn't matter as long as baby is OK. I am hoping some of you lovely and very experienced ladies may be able to give me some facts? 1) For those who have had a c-section, how quickly were you walking around? Able to climb the stairs? And what things were you not allowed to do and for how long? Like driving, lifting etc? Many thanks Shaz 35 weeks 4 days |
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On Wed, 10 Sep 2003 21:35:39 +0100, "shaz"
wrote: 1) For those who have had a c-section, how quickly were you walking around? Able to climb the stairs? And what things were you not allowed to do and for how long? Like driving, lifting etc? I had to lay down for 24 hours following the birth as I was being given mag sulfate. However, most women are up within a few hours. I had to climb about 6 stairs to get into my house at 5 days after the surgery. I didn't drive at the time (well, I could have, but I didn't have a license) so I don't know about that. They told me not to lift anything heavier than the baby for about 3-4 weeks, I think. Basically after about 3 weeks, I could do most things. It took me about 3 months for all the pain to be gone though. -- Daye Momma to Jayan "Boy" EDD 11 Jan 2004 See Jayan: http://jayan.topcities.com/ |
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1) For those who have had a c-section, how quickly were you walking around?
Able to climb the stairs? And what things were you not allowed to do and for how long? Like driving, lifting etc? I was walking around -- with some extra care -- by the time I left the hospital on Day 3. I climbed stairs okay, but slower than usual I guess. I still had some pain if I tried to move too fast or do too much about a week later, but by 3 weeks I felt more or less back to normal as far as the effects of the section were concerned. (LIfe with a newborn isn't what you previously thought of as "normal" regardless, but I could get out of bed without thinking about it.) It was advised that I not drive for 6 weeks. I imagine if I'd really had to, I could have driven earlier than that, but I didn't have to, so I didn't. Holly Mom to Camden, 2.5 yrs |
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shaz wrote:
My diabetes has been reasonable, if not hard work, and the babies size is on the 50th percentile which is good news. I will find out next week when I see the consultant when I will have the baby, which will depend on next weeks scan and how baby is growing etc. I am not sure if I am going to be induced or have a c-section, which again will depend on scan etc. From what I have read vaginal birth is not recommended if you have SPD, and due to my immobility i am not sure I would physically be able to succeed. Whatever method of delivery, firstly I am petrified, but most importantly it doesn't matter as long as baby is OK. I don't recall if you have factors you haven't mentioned in this post operating, but why an induction or c-section, particularly since there's no evidence the baby is unusually large? Also, I'm not quite sure I'd buy that SPD makes vaginal birth inadvisable. I had it (though perhaps not as bad as you have it), and while it made it more challenging to find good positions during pushing, it certainly wasn't an insurmountable obstacle to a vaginal birth. I just had to stick with positions that put equal pressure on my hips (side-lying was bad, but hands and knees worked quite well). If you aren't keen on the notion of a c-section, you may very well have room to wiggle out of it if you press the issue. Best wishes, Ericka |
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"shaz" wrote in message ... Hi all, Not posted on here for a while, but been an avid reader! Many congratulations to all of ladies that have had babies. I am nearly 36 weeks now, and have not had an easy pregnancy by any means. I had trouble with pelvis pain from quite early on, but at 30 weeks it became unbearable. I was then diagnosed with SPD, saw the pyhsio and was given crutches, but told nothing could be done and to come back when I needed a wheelchair. In desperation I saw a Chiropractor (never seen one before but this lady was recommended) She practises the McTimoney technique, which is very gentle, and designed for pregnancy and babies. I am so pleased I consulted her as she helped from the first treatment. I am now able to walk around the house, whereas I couldnt even shuffle from one room to another before without terrible pain. However, I am still pretty much housebound, and getting very very bored. (I can relate to those ladies on bedrest fully!) Hi, just wanted to say that I also had SPD very severely (Im currently 30 wks) and couldnt get in to see a physio so also went to a Mactimoney Chiropractor. I was AMAZED at the results. What was unbearable constant pain is now mild to moderate discomfort on occasion. I have had 2 sessions so far and have one more planned for next week. My posture is improved, I cant help but keep my shoulders back and my head up, and I feel really good. I dont know if its relevant also, but my b.p. thru pregnancy has varied at the top end between 110/130 and at the bottom end 70/80, but this week it was 110/60, maybe because the pain is gone and im not quite as stressed as I was? Seems a bit too odd to be co-incidental. My diabetes has been reasonable, if not hard work, and the babies size is on the 50th percentile which is good news. I will find out next week when I see the consultant when I will have the baby, which will depend on next weeks scan and how baby is growing etc. I am not sure if I am going to be induced or have a c-section, which again will depend on scan etc. From what I have read vaginal birth is not recommended if you have SPD, and due to my immobility i am not sure I would physically be able to succeed. Whatever method of delivery, firstly I am petrified, but most importantly it doesn't matter as long as baby is OK. I am hoping some of you lovely and very experienced ladies may be able to give me some facts? 1) For those who have had a c-section, how quickly were you walking around? Able to climb the stairs? And what things were you not allowed to do and for how long? Like driving, lifting etc? I had a c-sect with DS and am planning one for this PG. Up and about the same day, walking to and from the loo and sitting in a chair. They recommend no heavy lifting, driving or heavy housework for 6 weeks after delivery. Minx 30+1 |
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1) For those who have had a c-section, how quickly were you walking around? Able to climb the stairs? And what things were you not allowed to do and for how long? Like driving, lifting etc? I was walking around happily 14 hours later (painkillers hadn't worn off), but still using the crutches (fellow SPD sufferer). I ditched them the same day, but am back on them now, six weeks later, when I get tired. I didn't have any stairs to climb until 7 days pp, but they were fine when I did, and I was pushing the hospital crib from day 2 and a heavy 1960s pram on day 5. Driving doesn't apply (I don't), but I did try things like loading the washing machine from day 10 or so. I've since ended up with a c-section wound infection, which is severely limiting any activity like that, but if you're healthy you'll probably feel fine doing it. DO bear in mind that SPD *doesn't* magically disappear for all sufferers, I thought mine had and it has now resurfaced as T gets heavier and I try to do more. Take things very steadily indeed, listen to your pain and don't 'push through it'. Walking with a pram/buggy helps, if it's lightweight and at a good height. Jac |
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shaz wrote: I was then diagnosed with SPD, saw the pyhsio and was given crutches, but told nothing could be done and to come back when I needed a wheelchair. I'm guessing you're talking about your pubic symphysis? The cartilige tore completely during my first vaginal birth and healed well (I used a walker for a few days following her birth). No lingering problems with any of the later babies during pregnancy or labor and all babies were progressively one pound larger than the one before. IMHO, seems pretty dramatic to schedule abdominal surgery for a common pregnancy discomfort. Kris |
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Many thanks to everyones comments and opinions, I really appreciate the
advice. I will speak to the consulatnat next Wednesday and go from there........ Shaz "hierophant" wrote in message ... shaz wrote: I was then diagnosed with SPD, saw the pyhsio and was given crutches, but told nothing could be done and to come back when I needed a wheelchair. I'm guessing you're talking about your pubic symphysis? The cartilige tore completely during my first vaginal birth and healed well (I used a walker for a few days following her birth). No lingering problems with any of the later babies during pregnancy or labor and all babies were progressively one pound larger than the one before. IMHO, seems pretty dramatic to schedule abdominal surgery for a common pregnancy discomfort. Kris |
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I myself have not had a c-section but I have 2 people that I have seen after
c-sections. My one friend has had 2 c-sections and she was up and about in one week after the 1st and 2 weeks after the 2nd. She didn't have any problems with it at all. With the driving I couldn't say as she doesn't drive but I have been told a couple of weeks. With the other women I know she didn't take care of herself properly as she abscessed(infection) and was not able to do anything for a month or so. She also didn't drive.(this is the women who went to have a VBAC and the baby was still born because of uterine rupture because of having a VBAC). Hope this info is helpful to you Shannon due today |
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