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I'm 38 weeks and my daughter is in the breeched position doctor said if still in breeched position tomorrow we are going to schedule for a c-section. I am scared of that does anyone have any advice? I'm a single mother of 2 boys already and don't really have no one to help with them in the first few days after coming home from hospital. And I don't know what to expect from a c-section. Any advice would be appreciated
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The best thing to do is start walking as soon as the nurse gives b you the OK to do so. Walking will help you alot and out of bed soon. I started walking the next day after the c-section
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Prepare meals for the first 2 weeks already. Or buy frozen meals or sandwich ingredients. It is very difficult to take care of yourself after a csection let alone a newborn and 2 boys. Have everything ready and prepared so that you do the minimal until you regain your strength and heal. I personally had a panic attack when my husband and mom left me alone with my newborn to go buy groceries. I was under strong medication and my mind and body was just not all there yet those first weeks. I don't think i couldve done it alone. I felt really dizzy a lot of the time because i lost a lot of blood during my csection. Best wishes...
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My first was a C section because of the cord. I forced myself to walk a lot,  even though it hurt so much getting up and in 2 weeks I was much better.  I didn't have lots of difficulty getting up. I heard always keep a pillow on your stomach when feel like sneezing. But I would definitely ask for some help at least the first 2 weeks,  family,  neighbor.
Good luck!
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