You’ll have the catheter from the epidural left in place for a few hours after the c-section, so that top-ups of painkiller can be given when you need them. It’s vital to have good pain relief, so do talk to your doctor if you feel uncomfortable.
However hard it seems, do try to move. About 6 hours after delivery you can attempt to. The earlier you can, the better for your circulation and general recovery. As well as moving around out of bed, you’ll be encouraged to do ankle exercises while you’re in bed, to improve circulation to your legs and help prevent clots.
