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A Guide to C-section Births
What Dads Need to Know
By Angela Harris
Because a C-section is considered major surgery, the new mother is going to need a lot of help when she comes home. For several weeks she will not be allowed to drive, climb stairs or lift. Often pain medication will be prescribed to help with discomfort from surgery.
"Take time out; cut back on extracurricular activities in the first few weeks, avoid business trips, skip an evening meeting, cut back on overtime or take a week's vacation if available to focus on Mom and Baby," says McNitt.
Your help will be needed from everything to household chores to baby care. Planning ahead can help ease the stress. "Prepare the nest: Take care of housekeeping, organize the environment, tidy things up daily," says McNitt. "In the morning set up Mom in one level of the house so she does not need to climb stairs – have all baby supplies and Mom's supplies set up in the vicinity. Make sure the area is comfortable so Mom can take naps when needed."
Cassy Stone, a mom from Wonder Lake, Ill., recalls the help she received from her significant other after her surgery. "After our daughter, Tia, was born via C-section, my boyfriend cooked and served every one of our meals to me for three months after the surgery," she says. "He built a staircase leading up to our very high waterbed because it hurt my stomach to get into it otherwise."
If there are older children in the household, McNitt recommends taking some one-on-one time with them to prevent sibling jealousy. "
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