When you've had a C-section you're recovering from major surgery and need to treat yourself accordingly.

• Sleep when baby sleeps and stay away from strenuous activity and heavy lifting (nothing bigger than baby as a general rule).

• Use a bed pillow or a nursing pillow to hold your baby without pressuring your incision.

• Pain medication may be prescribed; if you're breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about judicious use.

• Your doctor will recommend 6 weeks of rest and recuperation and you'll be advised not to drive while taking pain medications.

• Above all, don't push it, or you'll set your recovery back even further.