Managing post op with an 8 month old daughter… Started by: Anonymous

Hiya
I’m looking to have my Ba on the 1st march and have a 8 month old too, luckily my husband is taking some time off but I have the same concerns. They say you can’t lift them for a week but ladies I have spoke to say leave as long as possible. I’m dreading the first 2 days as I’m thinking I am going to be feeling rough and will be in bed, especially if they are upset and want mummy:-( x
Good luck x

Hi I have a 6 month old and a 4 year old. I had my ba on 21st jan. my partner took a week off work to basically do everything! Then it was up to me! I wasn’t really in too much pain, felt quite ill the first day then tired and uncomfortable and sore the following days. I was worried about carrying my baby in his car seat but after the first few days it was fine. I met mr traynor before and he said I’d be able to lift my baby up to waist height. I didn’t lift him at all in the first week. I can now do everything I did before. I should point out though I had overs and the healing process is quicker compared to unders. Hope this helps xx