Section is booked for 17 June. They've told me I'll be there 2 - 3 nights, and only longer if there are any complications.
They've given me a really useful leaflet about recovery - it is quite slow. I've been told I should have someone with me at all times for the first 2 weeks - so My4thMiracle have you got someone who can help you? However you might be able to have vaginal delivery even if baby's still breech - they didn't advise it for me because baby is big. Plus, ECV is more successful when you've had babies before, so you might be in luck. I had the combination of it being first baby, big and bum engaged!
The leaflet says the bleeding goes on for longer than a vaginal delivery - for about 4 weeks and you will be more tired than with a vaginal delivery. It says climbing stairs is especially difficult (we're in a 2nd/3rd floor flat!!).
First 4 weeks it says to avoid lifting, pushing or pulling any weight heavier than your baby. Regular painkillers for first 2 weeks. No driving for at least 3 weeks - although it says you can only start that early if you can get in and out of car, wear a seat belt and do an emergency stop AND your insurance company will cover you.
3 weeks after you can do light housework and 6 weeks after you can use a hoover.
They've given me a really useful leaflet about recovery - it is quite slow. I've been told I should have someone with me at all times for the first 2 weeks - so My4thMiracle have you got someone who can help you? However you might be able to have vaginal delivery even if baby's still breech - they didn't advise it for me because baby is big. Plus, ECV is more successful when you've had babies before, so you might be in luck. I had the combination of it being first baby, big and bum engaged!
The leaflet says the bleeding goes on for longer than a vaginal delivery - for about 4 weeks and you will be more tired than with a vaginal delivery. It says climbing stairs is especially difficult (we're in a 2nd/3rd floor flat!!).
First 4 weeks it says to avoid lifting, pushing or pulling any weight heavier than your baby. Regular painkillers for first 2 weeks. No driving for at least 3 weeks - although it says you can only start that early if you can get in and out of car, wear a seat belt and do an emergency stop AND your insurance company will cover you.
3 weeks after you can do light housework and 6 weeks after you can use a hoover.
