Postpartum care for CS

I am on my most fragile state after I had my CS operation. Primarily because I can't stand up straight and my wound needs to be cared for.

During my first operation, I wasn't prepared as I was expecting  a normal delivery. Thankfully, the hospital where I was confined have all the supplies needed. From the usual gauze pads, wound cleaning kits and the belly binder.

I woke up hours after the operation all cleaned up, complete with gauze and binder. The binder that my SO (significant other) got for me is made from muslin cloth "katsa". It is overlapping, and you basically have to put one strip on top of the other and that is to be secured with a safety pin. It was tedious and though I have mastered doing it on my own, having someone to do it for you is much better. You have to make sure that you put it securely as it tends to slip and it won't do any good either to you or your wound. Its primary purpose is to support your lower abdomen- the area where your wound is. Also, it helps you maintain your posture. You'll know if it isn't done properly when you can't stand up and walk straight and of course if it slips. But don't make it too tight, it's not good either. I used my binder only for a week because it's a little irritating. It depends on you, mommies, if you would want to use it longer.