Pain relief after a caesar

[jackrose]

Congratulations on the new addition to the family!!

I just wanted to second the advice on the metamucil.... not everyone reacts to codeine with constipation but if your wife does... it is not a pleasant situation to be in! Often the effects of the abdominal surgery with a CS can cause digestive disruption which is then made worse by some medications so take njd's advice to avoid any possible complications !

[~Kim~]

Indocid suppositories will give 12 hour relief. I found them the best.

[alexsdad]

Thanks everyone for your help. I've picked up some panadol that has a longer sustained release and some benefibre. Fingers crossed she can get through the night ok. If not we'll head to a GP tomorrow. You've all been a great help!

[christy]

After the first 12 hours, I was on just panadol every 4 hours. I didn't have any other pain relief. It was very hard at first to do things like roll over or pick up bubs for a few days but after that things settled down. Goodluck!