Recovery – Caesarean section
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You’ll probably be in hospital for 3 or 4 days after a caesarean section, and may need to take things easy for several weeks.
Recovering in hospital
The average stay in hospital after a caesarean is around 3 or 4 days.
You may be able to go home sooner than this if both you and your baby are well.
While in hospital:
- you’ll be given painkillers to reduce any discomfort
- you’ll have regular close contact with your baby and can start breastfeeding
- you’ll be encouraged to get out of bed and move ...
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