What should I expect Going home after a C-section?

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Well said, In addition. DO NOT soak in a bathtub or hot tub, or go swimming, until your provider tells you it is OK. In most cases, this is not until 3 weeks after surgery.

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You may have bleeding from your vagina for up to 6 weeks. It will slowly become less red, then pink, and then will have more of a yellow or white color. Bleeding and discharge after delivery is called lochia.

At first, your cut (incision) will be raised slightly and pinker than the rest of your skin. It will likely appear somewhat puffy.

Any pain should decrease after 2 or 3 days, but your cut will remain tender for up to 3 weeks or more.
Most women need pain medicine for the first few days to 2 weeks.
Over time, your scar will become thinner and flatter and will turn either white or the color of your skin.

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