How to prepare for a C-Section in advance⠀

HOW TO PREP FOR A C SECTION IN ADVANCE⠀
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Are you due to have a c section but feel really unprepared? Here’s some top tips on what you can do NOW to make the experience as good as possible!⠀⠀
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💓 move things closer to your bed and sofa so you can reach them without getting up⠀⠀
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💓 buy cotton pants that are high enough to cover your c-section wound, such as full briefs that come up to your waist⠀⠀
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💓 make sure you m know how to use the alarm on your phone so that after the c section you can set alarms to remind you when to take your pain medication ⠀⠀
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💓 have a supply of peppermint tea on hand for after your c section, as it can help relieve painful trapped wind which is very common after an op.⠀⠀
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💓 have pain relief, bottles of water and nappy changing supplies in different parts of the house so You don’t have to go up and down the stairs too often.’⠀⠀
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💓 a coat hanger can be really useful for picking things off the floor!⠀⠀
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💓 make sure you have a pillow for your car ride home from the hospital so you can hold it against your scar if you go over any bumps in the road.⠀⠀
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💓 a long phone charger lead so you can always have it charged and close to hand without having to get up, especially whilst in hospital. ⠀
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💓 a “next to me” cot such as @snuzuk can be really helpful as it means you don’t have to get out of bed and pick up the baby when they need feeding. ⠀
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What other tips would you recommend when it comes to prepping for a c section?