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AbdoMend™ products are designed to reduce pain, give support and security for pregnancy and the abdomen during the most critical phase of recovery.

Discuss abdominal closing with your Doctor.

The optimal procedure is:
Double suturing of uterus, sewing of the peritoneal sac and closing the top layer of skin with (Dermabond) Glue. Ask what type of incision on your uterus the Doctor plans to do, as a vertical one does not allow for VBAC in future births.

Develop a Caesarean birth and health care plan for yourself and your baby. Ask questions if you need to, your health care providers are there to help you. Check in with your loved ones if you get confused and refer to your plan. Be prepared as you may be asked if you want your arms tied down while you wait for your partner/loved one to scrub clean.  Relax and laugh if you can!

Relax and breathe deeply when they administer the anaesthetic.  C- Section surgery is not a long process, but closing can be. Know your blood type, just in case you need the information. Determine if you would like to have your baby’s umbilical cord blood stored for your baby.  (Refer to our link page on our website for further information.

You will be draped with a sheet to shield your head during the birth and then your baby will be brought to you. The Doctor will start to close up your abdomen. The doctor should check to remove any abdominal adhesions and check for any obvious problems. Imagine good thoughts! Your baby waits for you to be whole and happy.

Caesarean Section Birth Recovery

You will be taken to another room so they can monitor you post surgery for a couple of hours. Afterwards, you will go to your hospital room and rest.  Caesarean surgery is a major surgery, so be gentle with yourself.

This little pad is all you see until you are ready to shower and the surgical strips underneath are even smaller. You will eventually be asked to get out of bed and use the bathroom. Ease your pain as you prepare to move or get out of bed without wincing by making sure you put on the AbdoMend™ C- Section Recovery belt. Follow the directions given in your AbdoMend™ Recovery Kit. (We also have video directions on our website) Ask the nurse or a loved one for help. Prepare to get up by rolling to one side and use your arms to push yourself up and dropping your legs off the side of the bed. Relax and move slowly off the bed and keep your body bent as you support your belly, straighten up, and then straighten your legs.

Preparing for your shower:
Ask for assistance to get out of bed and walk slowly to the shower. Take off the AbdoMend™ C- Section Recovery belt and while showering, gently remove the pad. After your shower when you dry off, put the AbdoMend ™ belt back on. You can place your underwear on the outside of the AbdoMend™ belt for continued support and ease to use the bathroom.

Receiving your Baby:
Now that you are supported with the AbdoMend™ belt, your pain level is reduced, making it easier to concentrate and spend precious time with your baby. Keep your AbdoMend™ Recovery belt and support strap on while moving around, changing diapers and breastfeeding; however open the belt every couple of hours while resting to let your skin breathe.

Tips for self care:
Begin the techniques in the C-Section and Massage therapy booklet offered with the AbdoMend™ Recovery or Deluxe Recovery Kits. Monitor your phone calls and sleep as much as you can.

Going Home:
Arrange ahead of time to ask for help from friends and family with food, housework or babysitting for your older children. Keep visits down for the first 2 weeks and sleep as much as you can. Continue to use your Abdomend™ belt and support strap. Eat soft and milk producing foods such as whole grains and begin to massage your legs and belly using the techniques in your C-Section and Massage Guide. Begin to use the Hem It In Belt (offered with our AbdoMend™ Deluxe Kit) for continued abdominal support 2 -3 weeks post surgery, or depending on your comfort level.

• Supporting and protecting your incision will reduce post surgery pain, and help create a healthy scar.
• Our soft cotton belts are comfortable against your skin.
• We promote practical tools of compression to support your uterus and reduce pain and tearing.
• Binding, compression and massage after childbirth birth are proven ancient tools for recovery.
• Binding and Massage maximize healing. 
Abdomend™ products are also great for other abdominal surgeries like hysterectomies or hernias.