Uterus Recovery After C Section

Full recovery from an uncomplicated cesarean section can range between four and six weeks says dr.

Uterus recovery after c section. Cesarean delivery c section is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. Gala who notes the healthier you are before surgery the quicker the recovery. About 1 of every 3 newborns in the united states are delivered by cesarean section or c section that s when the baby comes out through a cut in the mother s belly and uterus rather than going.

C section patients typically stay in the hospital for two to four days before going home. After a c section birth you ll probably feel both euphoric about and overwhelmed by the new person in your arms just like any new mother. A c section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you ve had a previous c section and aren t considering a vaginal birth after cesarean vbac.

After delivery you ll begin to shed the superficial mucous membrane that lined your uterus during pregnancy. While you re recovering from your c section remember that you re also recovering from pregnancy. Even after a c section the uterus has to shed what is left of the pregnancy.

Vaginal bleeding usually lasts 4 to 6 weeks after birth and is heaviest during the first days.