I had a c-section in Sept. I couldn't nurse right after (they had to stitch me up) but after an hour or so the numbness eased, so I could move, and they brought the baby to me to nurse, while I was still in the recovery room. He stayed with me untii we left three days later. After a day, I could get up, slowly, and get the baby to nurse, or change his dipe. Before that, the nurses changed him and would hand him to me. I kept him in bed with me a lot.
As for recovery, the doc wanted me to go home after two days, but I felt my husband needed more rest before we came home. I went on a light 2 mile hike 1 1/2 weeks after the birth, with my 10 1/2 lb. son in a sling.
I think the key to recovering quickly is to try to get up walking, a little, as soon as you can, and just do a little more each day, without straining.
HTH,
Steph
As for recovery, the doc wanted me to go home after two days, but I felt my husband needed more rest before we came home. I went on a light 2 mile hike 1 1/2 weeks after the birth, with my 10 1/2 lb. son in a sling.
I think the key to recovering quickly is to try to get up walking, a little, as soon as you can, and just do a little more each day, without straining.
HTH,
Steph