After a caesarean section, once you’re fully awake, the nurses will offer you sips of water. Then about four hours after the procedure, you will be able to have tea and toast, or coffee if you prefer. If all is going well then the intravenous fluids will be stopped at this stage.
Over the next day or two, you will have light meals. This is to give your bowel a chance to start working normally again, which it does by having a bowel movement or passing wind. You will need to drink plenty of water to prevent either constipation or dehydration. The catering team will offer you a daily choice of menu.