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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: Loa on January 27, 2017, 02:55:05 AM

Title: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Loa on January 27, 2017, 02:55:05 AM: Help!
One of my best friends has been told that she has to have a C-Section, which isn't what she was hoping for.
What would you recommend as a gift for her after bubba is born?

Any advice is appreciated!
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 27, 2017, 07:36:41 AM: Would a heating pad/ice pack to help with the pain work?
Soft, light blanket
Loose, light comfortable clothes that won't aggravate the stitches?

Lotsa pain killer? (Just kidding)
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Nesferxty on January 27, 2017, 08:52:07 AM: I had an emergency c section with my little boy. It was a very complicated birth and we were both very ill but I defiantly second loose comfy clothes. Maybe a really nice pair of pj's? I practically live din mine for 2 weeks as they were comfy. Slippers and dressing gown always a good bet if she has to stay in hospital.
A nice photo frame to put a picture of the baby in? Treats as hospital food isn't always the best haha! A soft toy the mum can take with her to hospital then give the baby when born?
Hope these ideas help a little!
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: melodys_angel on January 27, 2017, 09:10:15 AM: A nightie that doesn't touch her stomach with cozy floofy socks/slippers and a housecoat.

Coming from someone that has issues with anything that is pressing against her stomach, a nightgown is better then a 2 piece top/bottom.
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Taxel on January 27, 2017, 08:57:35 PM: Maybe a cute throw pillow? After I had my C-section I had to carry one around and press it against my stomach if I laughed, coughed, sneezed, or cried. I hated carrying around that ugly pillow.
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Mewtwofan1 on January 27, 2017, 09:18:52 PM: I was born by an emergency c-section, and I would suggest a cute robe. Mom still has the robe she wore during her first pregnancy, almost 16 years ago.
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: kiwimlp on January 27, 2017, 11:22:05 PM: I had an emergency C-section a few years back. Honestly, the thing I wanted most was help around the house so I could put my feet up! Maybe a voucher book with 'chores' you can do for her? :D
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on January 28, 2017, 08:29:27 AM: Encouragement to WALK, WALK, WALK! It helps everything heal faster. So maybe nice running shoes?
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: glitterball on January 28, 2017, 11:36:49 AM: Yes - I second the idea of loose clothing / nightie / pretty loungewear / robe :)
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Vertefae on January 29, 2017, 04:33:38 PM: A home cooked meal. No really, I would have given my left arm for a cooked meal after my last c section.
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Loa on January 29, 2017, 04:43:26 PM: Quote from: Ficklefae on January 29, 2017, 04:33:38 PM
A home cooked meal. No really, I would have given my left arm for a cooked meal after my last c section.

Unfortunately, we're not in the same city, so that's a little tough to achieve!
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Epona on January 29, 2017, 06:47:23 PM: If you do the nighty - sleeveless and loose fitting so that she can just pull the strap down to nurse, Not wiggle the whole nighty up to her neck.
A Bassinet on wheels. Not having to get up out of bed to nurse was the best thing for my C-section.
A video monitor so that she doesn't have to go up and down the stairs every time the baby makes a noise.
Disposable cutlery, plates, glasses. Doing dishes those first few weeks post C is painful.
If you are a good cook - frozen casseroles in tin dishes that can just pop in the oven and bake.
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Vertefae on February 02, 2017, 05:19:03 AM: Quote from: Loa on January 29, 2017, 04:43:26 PM
Quote from: Ficklefae on January 29, 2017, 04:33:38 PM
A home cooked meal. No really, I would have given my left arm for a cooked meal after my last c section.

Unfortunately, we're not in the same city, so that's a little tough to achieve!

Boo! I'd fly you to the states LOL ;)
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: WeepingWillow on February 02, 2017, 05:11:26 PM: I'd like to suggest, a pillow that contours to your body easily. With a C-Section it is recommended that you place a pillow to your abdomen before standing; this helps keep the staples in place, and it helps the shift of your tummy.

A nice pillow with a microfiber pillowcase would be awesome to get. <3
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: halicabi on February 05, 2017, 03:25:26 PM: As someone whose had 2 C-sections, help around the house would be my best suggestion.

But, since you don't live near her, then loose fitting clothing with easy nursing access would be my next thought. You could also send gift cards for diapers and clothing. Newborns go through a lot of diapers, and if anything like my second child, lots of clothes due to reflux!

halicabi
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: glitterball on February 11, 2017, 12:06:24 PM: as a side note -
halicabi, what an adorable sig drawn by your child! :biggrin:
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: Gingerbread on February 12, 2017, 12:57:02 AM: Big knickers and a freezer full of easy-to-cook food. Paper plates (I don't do plastic if it's unnecessary.) I could NOT stay in bed after my c-section (that's just me) and my favourite item in the days after my son being born was big knickers. Giant sanitary pads to pop over the wound, big knickers to hold it all in place and not rub. If she will be in hospital for a while then a little mirror with tweezers and eyeliner - people just pop over and they want their pic taken with you, and there is NOTHING worse than feeling like crap then worrynig about a monobrow on top :D
Title: Re: Gift for a new Mum with C Section!
Post by: glitterball on February 12, 2017, 01:20:11 AM: Quote from: Gingerbread on February 12, 2017, 12:57:02 AM
Giant sanitary pads to pop over the wound, big knickers to hold it all in place and not rub.

my NCT (birthing) group suggested buying a large pack of men's boxer shorts from Primark (cheap UK clothing store) but I ended up getting disposable stretchy panties from Boots the chemist. Maternity pads were a MUST! I was doing daily walks as gentle exercise but found that I would bleed slightly heavier after the walk finished, so I went through many.

Not a "pretty" gift to give, lol, but I ended up giving a few unused packs to my friend in hospital who ended up having an emergency c-section (along with a couple of fully-front-opening nighties) - she was there for a week + so appreciated these useful + urgent items as they were not things that they had planned to buy! I also had a spare baby bodysuit (long sleeves, closed toes) and gave that to her as she was told that they could not move their baby out of the ward unless he was dressed like this (??? odd) - she only had short sleeved baby suits. :)