How long do you usually stay in hospital after c-section?

I may have to have c-section due to complication during first birth, just wondering how long you have to stay in hospital - I come from Scotland - probably different in other areas???

How long do you usually stay in hospital after c-section?
If it is a straighforward op (which the vast majority are) and you feel well enough then you should be out in 4-5 days. Just remember though to take it easy when you get home and don't overdo things...you still need a few weeks to recover properly.


Hope all goes well for you :-)
Reply:In Scotland too, had two c-sections first one (Forth Park) I had to stay in for 4 days but that was only because I bumped one of my staples on the crib and opened my wound. Second time (Ninewells) I was in and out again within 48 hrs, and boy was I glad. I can't stand hospitals, you don't get any rest as there are always babies crying, phones ringing and nurses doing rounds.
Reply:i had to stay in the hospital for 4 days and they said if i feel i need to stay for an extra day i couldve but i said no i want to go home on the 4th day. but im in the usa, i dont know if its any different from where you are, good luck and congrats
Reply:I had my son by c section almost 5 years ago in scotland. I was told I'd be in for 4-5 days but I went home the day after. I think it depends on how you feel and if you have someone to take care of you at home. Providing there are no complications you shouldn't be in for very long.


Plus I made a fuss about going home lol I hate hospitals!!
Reply:hi im in scotland and 8 years ago i had a c-section and had to stay in 4-5 days, my friend had one recently and only stayed in 48 hrs which i was shocked at but thats supposedly how long they keep you in for now x
Reply:It varies I was in for a week, bit could be a bit less in other areas
Reply:I stayed for two nights...then I asked to go home and they signed me out. They suggested I stay for 4 or 5 but I hate hospitals and felt ok...also, there is FAR more risk of infection in a hospital than at home.
Reply:Normally about 5 day's to a week but if you feel ready to go home sooner and have family to help you. I had a c section with my daughter and i could not stand up straight so id say when ever you feel ready to go home i went home to soon after 3 day's wish id stayed in hospital longer take advantage of being in hospital because it is hard work after a c section.
Reply:Four days to a week here (Worcestershire) depending on the healing of the wound.
Reply:With both of my c-sections I was in the hospital for 3 nights and 4 days. Its not so bad. Request a private room if you can because it will be easier to try and get around when you are alone and no one watching you. If you feel that you need to stay longer I am sure the doctors will let you or if you want to leave earlier than the time they are saying as long as you are healing well and you are able to walk around comfortably you should be fine to leave. Ask your doctor for their recommendations on the stay to get an accurate time. I'm in the USA so things may be different there.





Good Luck!!





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Reply:hi i had my little girl on the tuesday and i come home on the friday
Reply:I had to stay 5 days for both of my c-sections.