Baby wearing after a C Section

[jewel441]

Anyone have any experience with this? Is it ok to do? Is there amount of time post op I should wait? Any tips? I have a K'tan that a friend lent me and our moby will be here soon.

[halfahippy]

I haven't yet, but heard the k'tan is great for c/s baby wearing. I have a woven I'm goi g to try soon

[megrae12]

I haven't done any baby wearing since my section. Im actually going to try it today.

[jewel441]

I XP on the infant board too to see if anyone there had any thoughts too. I did see online it looks like the K'Tan is better than the Moby/woven at first

[peachesncream]

I haven't had a c section but if I had to venture a guess I would say that if it is comfortable for you then it is probably safe to do. That is the general rule for babywearing during pregnancy. Good luck, I hope it is comfortable and wonderful for you and baby!

[jewel441]

First attempt. I am not 100% on the position but the doula who did my placenta encapsulation is on her way over so I'm going to ask her to take a look. It's nice to hold the baby and have hands!

[megrae12]

jewel441 I love your wrap!! How does it feel comfort wise?

[jewel441]

Mar 8, 2016 15:25:09 GMT -5 megrae12 said:

jewel441 I love your wrap!! How does it feel comfort wise?

It felt pretty good. everything on it is up high, I could see how the moby might be more uncomfortable right now bc it ties much lower. I got tired/uncomfy after awhile but I wore it for about 2 hours and was able to make myself lunch. Today was the first time I was alone in the house with the baby for any amount of time. My mom has been staying with us and helping, she went out for a few hours while H was at class and I mostly wore her then. Baby loved it. I am still super paranoid about her head and breathing so I kept checking her, but she was snug and mostly slept in there.

[sunshineshades]

It's hard to tell but I think you may have your wrap a little loose. You tie it a lot tighter than you would think.

[jewel441]

Mar 8, 2016 17:30:25 GMT -5 sunshineshades said:

It's hard to tell but I think you may have your wrap a little loose. You tie it a lot tighter than you would think.

Thanks! I actually had put it on wrong there so it probably was too loose. I redid it after watching the video. It felt much snugger after and the doula checked it to when she came the second time.

[arbe]

I've been using a ring sling, still have some issues getting it just right. Haven't tried Moby with her yet, DS loved it but all the wrapping/ties seems like too much work now.