WeMoms
25 Jul 2022

What is the pain associated with a C-section?

If you need to have a C-section during your delivery, you should know that it will take some time to recover from this common, but not trivial, operation.


  • Whether scheduled or performed as an emergency, a C-section can be painful to recover from, so it's best to plan ahead and be prepared for the recovery phase.
  • The pain associated with a C-section is often intense right after delivery, but it gradually diminishes over the following days and disappears completely after a few weeks.
  • Your doctor will prescribe painkillers, so don't hesitate to inform them regularly of your condition.
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Nainah
9 Jun 2022

So I ended up having an emergency c-section. Any tips on after care as far as dealing with constipation , pain etc ? Also my baby latches on to my breast but only eats for like 5 minutes max , but he drinks the formula in no time , any tips on what I can try to encourage the breast feeding ?

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Yonna
Following cause same with me right now.
9 Jun 2022

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PRESTIQUEMOM
Congrats momma
9 Jun 2022

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Jaimaree Theresa?
27 May 2022

Super curious, for all you mamas who’ve had a c section did you feel any pain?

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Bebecita
When the baby came out no
27 May 2022

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Destiny
For me all I felt was a little tugging I guess when they were putting me back together but it also felt like a tug kind of not to be nasty but vagina area other than that your numb belly down so you shouldn’t feel much
27 May 2022

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Natyia
27 May 2022

This c-section pain is absolutely no joke.

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maria
Healing Vibes to you ?
27 May 2022

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Natyia
Thank you so much!
27 May 2022

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Faith
25 May 2022

Breastfeeding!! I was letting my 3 day old try to breastfeed last night because I was leaking everywhere then I stopped because I had a c section and realized I'm on oxycodone for recovery pain. How do you breast feed after c section does pain medication go through breast milk

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Jenna
As long as you are taking the prescribed amount it’s fine. Pain meds are safe while breastfeeding.
25 May 2022

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Amanda
It’s safe while pregnant your ok.
25 May 2022

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Faith
24 May 2022

So 2hrs after my c section my spinal block wore off and I started having such bad pain that 3 fentanyl shots and toradol shot is what it took they about had to call anesthesia. I haven't been able to walk so they upped my pain medicine and I was able to do another short walk with little buddy

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kim
take it one step at a time I know what you're going through. you got this momma. see if they can give you pain patch above your incision. once I request that I finally was able to hold my lil boy. they can give you that to help with holding him i had gotten 1 each am they last 12 hrs and it made me be able to hold him. and I was able to do skin to skin every morning after they applied it
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Caitlynn
15 May 2022

Woke up with pain in my c section scar and hand. My lizard is acting out keeping the baby up. My neighbor won't stop stomping. I woke up over touched and I just found out there is a mouse nest in the hall closet. Dear God. Please give me strength today.

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Hey, mama. If you have headphones or earbuds, listening to ambient noise with help take the edge off for the sensory overload you are experiencing. https://youtu.be/iyF9nDlIjT8 This one is my favorite. It's underwater sounds. But there's a lot of different kinds. Like coffee shops and things. I listen to one about 30 minutes to an hour or until I feel I can interact without headphones and not feel so overstimulated. I never have the volume so high I can't respond to my baby and I am able to do the regular things with him and around the house just without feeling like I'm going to jump out of my skin. Being a mama is overstimulating at times. I have found this to be very effective and very helpful.
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Caitlynn
This sounds like an amazing idea! ? I am charging my headphones right now to give it a try. No lie just the thought of getting to listen to coffee shop rambles makes my eyes tear up thank you so much for the advice!! Now if only my earbuds would charge quicker lol.
15 May 2022

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Tasha
12 May 2022

Sometimes I don't like this app that's why I don't comment or post much && I don't like drama buttt this NEEDS to be said, I wouldn't ever scare another mom. Some of y'all scare moms about transvaginal ultrasounds && baby dopplers but tell a mom not to worry && it's perfectly fine to bleed, a mom "Is it normal to bleed blood clots??" Some of yall "Yes"??‍♀ God forbid someone wants to formula feed or have a c-section or doesn't want a natural birth && wants pain meds, yes an epidural oh noooo ? orrrrr someone just doesn't agree with u, y'all be biting ppl heads off on this app ??‍♀? It's really sad because we are supposed to support each other, moms ask questions && here some of y'all go making post about moms looking for advice or asking questions, yes they can ask there drs but isn't this what this app is for...advice && support?? ? Hey I'm guilty like why didn't they ask their dr or go to the dr??‍♀ but I don't go making posts about them ??‍♀ && I learned that maybe they just want others opinions before they ask their dr or they are waiting on their dr to respond back ??‍♀ it cost absolutely nothing to be nice. Ps u don't have to like what I said, that's fine but if you comment something negative I will simple not respond ??‍♀ last time I checked I was an adult not a middle school kid ??‍♀??

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Brittany
So I haven’t experienced what you have on here. But if you saw someone ask if it was normal to bleed clots and you saw people say yes and you didn’t respond to a no that’s a problem. We all know damn well if you are pregnant you do not bleed clots. It’s not normal to even bleed. Spotting yes but the others no. I understand not wanting to comment or react with peoples posts but if you see someone who genuinely doesn’t know and someone is giving false information please please please, correct them. Let them know, hey hun no that isn’t normal I would definitely go to the hospital to make sure the baby is ok.
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Emily
I'm a nurse and I still tell people to listen to a medical professional advice always...but women how here scaring other with vaccine and other medical information as well. I mean people need to make their own decisions. Makes me cringe though. Why are we scaring women in supporting our own beliefs and opinions. Makes no sense. And it's very sad. Especially us first time moms
12 May 2022

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Raevianna
21 Jan 2022

Hi…my name is Raevianna I’m 19 and just had my son almost two weeks ago. I don’t know if I’m hitting postpartum or anything but all I know is I’m living with my mom working 8 hours a day the dad isn’t involved and I’m stressed. I don’t have time to eat…I don’t have time to sleep all I have time for is to feed him, work, clean…anyway bottom line is I get scolded for not cooking meals to eat when I don’t have time or just eating a bagel or a croissant…I really don’t have time to do anything and my mom is stressing me out about it. I had a c section and I had to put his bassinet together while in pain my desk for work the swing…stress about money about my job and now I’m just sitting here crying uncontrollably. I didn’t know who to run to. I can’t run to her because she’s my adoptive mom and all the little comments I think she wants to see me fail as a mom so she can take him for herself…I don’t know if this is crazy or not I just needed to vent…

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Akiya
I don’t think you are hurting it yet but everything is going to drive you crazy to and I pray it doesn’t, you have to stay happy calm and positive for him. I’m 3 weeks PP almost 4, I don’t have time for anything either (I am adopted also but my mother is such a blessing). I also get yelled at for not cooking and eating correctly but literally I barley have time. Today I took the time out which was 30 mins while my son was sleep to cook me something, im not that far in front of you but trust me it will get better mama ! You just keep going and do what is best for you at the moment , I’d say sigh up for government assistance in any kind Of way rather it’s food , housing, money we all need a little help . I’m 23 live on my own and it’s not easy! I know it’s easier to say but please do not burn yourself out ! You got this ❤️
21 Jan 2022

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Raevianna
Thank you for the advice, and the government assistance thing…I wouldn’t even know where to start.
21 Jan 2022

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Alexandria
14 Jan 2022

I wanna hear everyone’s birth story! I’ll start. I was 38W and 6D, I went to my weekly appointment and they checked me. I was 3cm dilated and 95% effaced. I was talking to the doctors about how long I have until I get induced because I was just exhausted and it was getting hard for me. (I was 18) he said if I don’t go into labor next week they will induce me. So I go on with my day, feeling uncomfortable but not thinking anything Of it because I usually feel uncomfortable after getting checked. Well the rest of the day it just kept progressing and I went to the hospital at midnight because I was in a lot of pain. They kept me till 3am and said I didn’t dilate at all and send me home. So we get home and I’m doing everything to manage the pain. Being in the bath was the best for me, it felt amazing and relaxed my body. Well when I couldn’t handle the pain anymore I go back to the hospital at 6am and they check me and I’m 8cm dilated. I get the IV medicine in me and a lady came to give me my epidural and I kept on having contractions and she got frustrated and ripped the needle and tape off my back and said she wasn’t doing it. So another doctor comes in and does it with no problem. Once the epidural kicked in I fell sleep until it was time to push. I pushed for 4 hours and my baby daddy had to tell the doctors to make me stop pushing and get a c section because at this point the epidural wore off and I’m screaming in pain and shaking really bad. So they give me more of the epidural they prepare the room during that time I was shivering and shaking so bad. Once they give me my C-section I go to the recovery room then to my resting room. The resting room was disgusting. I couldn’t get up on my own or walk on my own and the doctors would just yank me up and be really rough I would cry in pain. My daughter had a blowout and the nurse just washed her swaddle in the sink leaving poop everywhere in the sink and they were just throwing my iron transfusion bags on the floor. They were very rude. I couldn’t wait to get home.

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Aryn
Well…. lol I was almost 36 weeks and I was not feeling well at all. OB told me to go the hospital and get checked out. They said I was fine and to go home and rest. They said I was dehydrated and to call my doctor Monday for blood work. Rest all day Sunday and go to work Monday. At work I start dripping sweat by just sitting at my desk with my feet up and a fan on me. Call the doctor they said to go in. Get to the hospital tell them I just know something is wrong and for them to please listen this time. The nurse was amazing and finally in my corner. They do all the blood work they can. 10 minutes later my doctor walks in from my practice who was not supposed to be there. She said so the baby is stealing some stuff from your body and making your liver spike. If we don’t take her now you are going to have a massive seizure and die and possibly kill your baby. So next OR you are getting a Csection and we are putting you on a magnesium drip for the next 2 days to stop the seizures and you probably won’t remember most of any of this… They take my daughter she was perfectly fine and luckily on the bigger side so no Nicu for her and then I proceeded to be in the hospital for 5 days on magnesium for 3 days and barely remember anything till the day we left. Most traumatic experience ever, but we are both healthy and great now and she is about to turn 7 months. Crazy how everyone’s experiences are different ❤️
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Shelby
1st one: the evening i went to labor. I started laboring as we were walking into walmart. It was all in my back at the time. So my bd mom told me to get one of them buggies to drive. I did. Get home and wait for dinner to get done. Im literally in the middle of eatng and get the urge to pee. So i get up and go. Well i get off the toilet to was my hands and pee all over myself again ?? so i sit back down. Pee'd again. Get back up to wash my hands did it again. Said fuck it. Went to my room and stepped just in the door way and look down. There a puddle on the floor thought i peed myself again. Lmaoo so i sit on the toilet for 45 mins while bd mom calls the hospital. Come to find out my water broke but my kids head was blocking the hole for it to officially break ?? my doctors almost forgot about me during the time. My doctor didnt make it in, in time for my son so a nurse delivered him. He also SOME HOW tied his cord in a double ?. Doctor then said that my baby shouldnt have survived it but he did.
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Danita
21 Dec 2021

what is everyones experience with c section and natural birth with or without pain meds

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brandy
If you have a c section without pain medicine you crazy they cut the bottom of your stomach open. And wit a natural birth and you can take go for it
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Danita
i meant the c section cuz they usually give epidurals sorry my wording is off lol
21 Dec 2021

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