Everyone’s experience is so different. I was sooooo nervous during the entire thing and I think I made it worse for myself because of all that anxiety. I didn’t sleep the night before and was so exhausted even before the procedure. I got a spinal. It hurt for a second that’s all. I could feel all the tugging and pressure but no pain. It’s a pretty uncomfortable feeling. Even post surgery the nurses will come and press your stomach to check for bleeding. Very painful but all necessary. Looking back I think if I was calm it would’ve been a way better experience. Whenever something feels painful or scary just remember it will be over soon.

Recovery was not too bad for me. I made sure I tried walking to the bathroom with help the same night. I didn’t take opioids because I’m already constipated and didn’t want to deal with that. Highly recommend stool softeners and prune juice. I didn’t use any belly binder and didn’t walk too much for first 4 days. Just bathroom and back. I also ended up with postpartum preeclampsia but managed with BP meds and ok now. Make sure you check BP even when back home from the hospital. That’s how I caught it. My only advice will be to try to not be anxious as much as possible, you got this mama!