When can you get up?


The first time a nurse helps the patient to get up at 6 hours after surgery. First you need to sit and then stand up a little. To begin with it is enough. More active motor mode starts after transfer from intensive care. It is best to take care of the acquisition of a special post-operative bandage, which will greatly facilitate the movement of the first few days after a caesarean section. From the first day you can begin to fulfill the minimum physical activity that contribute to a more favorable course of the postoperative period.

Transfer to children's department of postnatal possible after 12-24 hours after surgery. A child at this time is in the children's department. In the postpartum unit the woman herself can start caring for the baby, breast feed him and swaddle. But in the first few days, need help from doctors and relatives.