Physical and Emotional Recovery After a Cesarean Section

About a third of pregnant people will give birth via Cesarean section or c-section. In addition to being the birth of your baby, it is also abdominal surgery. This can mean a very different recovery than you would have had with a vaginal birth. By knowing what to expect and planning properly, you can alleviate some of the stress and strain surrounding this recovery period.Everything You Should Know About C-Section Immediately Post C-Section C-section recovery happens in stages. Immediately after your surgery is over, you will be wheeled into a post-operative recovery room. Usually, there are several beds in one room that are separated by curtains.The amount of time you will remain in recovery varies, depending on the type of anesthesia (general or regional) that you had. It's typically about a two- to four-hour period. If you had an epidural or spinal anesthesia, you'll stay in recovery until you can wiggle your legs. If you've had general anesthesia, you may fall asleep and wake up re...