Wondering what recovery from a c-section will be like? Use this timeline as a guide to your recovery. | BabyCenter

C-Section Recovery: What to Expect Right After Delivery � C-sections are major surgery and the only one where you are given more responsibility and work as you recover… all at once. Whether planned or unexpected, recovery can be tough, but knowing what’s coming can make all the difference. Here are 8 key things to know to prepare for the first few days postpartum: � You’ll have a catheter in place for several hours, and sometimes until the next morning. Totally normal and helps monitor your outp