Recovery timeline
Caesarean Section · Day 10
Day 0 · DischargeDay 10 · Recovery complete
What to expect
- Incision healed on the surface
- Light or no bleeding
- Energy returning
What to do
- Attend your postpartum follow-up
- Ease back into routine gradually
- No heavy lifting until cleared
Red flags — act immediately
- Any fever
- Incision problems
- Calf pain or swelling