Coughing and C-section how did you cope??

[mummy of many]

Hi Ladies,I also recommend the codine,and besides holding onto my belly with my arms,the physiotherepist that saw me after my c section gave me a long bandage type thing,similar to a tube,had lots of stretch, but heaps of support for the belly after surgery,I just don`t know what they call them,because I`d had baby number five my tummy had sagging near to my scar,it really helped me out pulled my tum in and kept a firm hold of everything,you could probably ask the doctor,for some advice too. good luck.

[PlonkeeMumma]

Hi Blackduckies

i had a cough for 6 weeks until a few weeks ago and my c/s is booked for tomorrow so i was really worried about this also - i went to my ob and he gave me this inhaler thing - called Spiriva which is actually for people with Emphasema (sp?). I was worried as it said in the instructions that pregnant people shouldnt take it unless their dr had fully discussed the risks vs benefits before - mine hadnt mentioned anything about risks.... anyway after 4 days of taking it (once per day) my cough had disappeared. Maybe ask your doc about it .... they may have more info than mine did!

good luck

Julie x

[blackduckies]

Thanks for the replies girls,
Plonkeemumma hope your CS went well, I will be asking about the inhaler, as the codeine has'nt worked very well for me. I am trying to cough gently but it is nearly impossible when it comes it is voilent.
Mum of many I may look at the bandage option as well afterwards it sounds like a really good plan.
Marydeanexcatly what I am afraid of tear the stitches.
Gudism it is a really scary thought of top of everything else, I am trying to stay away from sick people but it's nearly impossible. I am still hoping that I go into labour beforehand and it all just happens smoothly and there won't be the need fo the cs(wishfull thinking) but you just never know, I guess.
Thanks heaps again girls!!!!