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Major abdominal surgery while simultaneously taking care of a newborn who does not care that you just had major abdominal surgery is a level of strength nobody can prep you for.

Save this if you are having a scheduled or potential C-section.

C-section recovery is a unique mental shift because you are expected to heal from a major operation while running on zero sleep and 24/7 newborn duty.

The list on screen covers your core survival ground rules for those first 10 days, but if there is one practical wardrobe rule you need to know ahead of time: ditch every piece of low-waisted or snug clothing immediately.

Pack high-waisted, ultra-stretchy C-section underwear and loose high-waisted lounge pants.

Anything resting anywhere near that incision line will feel like pure torture, so keep every waistband sitting well above your belly button. 

To my C-section mamas: what was the 1 thing that got you through those first 10 days home? Share your tips in the comments.

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