C-section is a major surgery in which the baby is taken out by making an incision in a woman’s lower abdomen. During a C-section, an incision is made through seven layers of skin. I Had two C- Section In my life So I share my diet during C-Section:
Introduction :
One of the greatest life changing events for a woman is becoming a mother. However, nothing can prepare us for the flurry of feelings, getting back to strength , and recovery that follows childbirth, regardless of how prepared we believe we are.
This journey was especially challenging for me because I had a C-section for delivery. Even though C-sections are now safer because to modern treatment but healing is still difficult.
The traditional postpartum care that Asian women receive with a particular emphasis on diet was what most aided in my recovery. Rest After C – Section : The tradition of 40 days
Sometimes C- Section is the most painful and tragic incident in the women’s life. After C- Section , Several questions arises in Women,s mind , One of the question is WHAT TO EAT.
Here i want to share my story : what I ate, what I avoided, and how cultural method combined with modern medical advice supported my recovery.
What I Ate :
The Immediate Days After My C-Section :
The first few days after surgery were the hardest. My body felt weak, stitched, and sore. Moving even slightly required help. During this time, my appetite was almost nonexistent .
In the hospital, I was first given light, easy-to-digest foods. Soups and Khichdi were encouraged because they were gentle on my digestive system. Since anesthesia and painkillers can slow down digestion, the doctors advised against heavy, oily, or fried foods initially.
Week 1:
The most important thing in the first week is your stool. Your tight stool can cause a lot of pain in your stitches. Therefore, you should eat khichdi or any liquid food.Take alot of fruits from the very first week. This can make your stool soft and also doctor give me some medicines for stool softener.
I really go with this but I face some constipation problem also so this problem overcome in three to four days.
Mothers are frequantly stay away from cold foods and beverages in Asian cultures. This view is based on the idea that cold foods can increase pain and interfere with the body’s natural healing process. I initially believed it to be only a cultural superstition, but drinking warm water with ginger in it genuinely made me feel more at ease and relaxed.
Week 2 :
My first advice is that stay hydrated. In the second week also when stool is passed there is pain in the stitches. So you should take light and nutritious food. I started the second week with fruits , dal-roti, khichdi , ( an Indian food ), cottage cheese and along with that you can also take lots of ghee and atleast one time boiled egg.
WEEK 3:
My third week starts with dryfruit mix ( Sanda) with milk. This dryfruit mix give my body extra healing power . But I continued with fruits ,dal ,roti , khichdi ( an Indian food ), cottage cheese and boiled egg. I also take warm water from the very first day till the last week .
WEEK 4 :
I continued with the week 3 food and now I start with some nonveg also but not on regular basis .But I haven’t take any packet food or any food from outside . I only ate home cooked food and warm water. After this week I eat everything and avoid the fast food.
What I Avoided :
Just as important as what I ate was what I avoided. Asian postpartum traditions often emphasize staying away from certain foods during recovery. While some may sound strict, I found they made sense:
- Cold or refrigerated foods : Ice cream, cold drinks, and chilled water were avoided. They are thought to cause “cold energy” in the body and slow healing.
- Fried and greasy foods : Hard to digest and heavy on the stomach.
- Spicy foods : Can cause acidity and may upset the baby’s stomach through breast milk.
- Gas-producing foods : Foods like cauliflower, chickpeas, and beans were limited initially to avoid bloating.
Conclusion:
My C-section journey taught me the importance of mindful eating in postpartum recovery. The food I ate was not only about calories but about healing, comfort, and tradition. In Asian culture, we treat postpartum as a sacred time where a mother is nurtured just as much as the newborn.
At Last :
My doctor told me to eat everything. But I wanted to eat this kind of food, it was completely my decision. This is just a general suggestion, you can take advice from your doctor about your food.
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