How to pick up baby from bedside snuzpod after C-section?

Hello! I will be getting a C-section and am wondering if you have any tips how to pick up the baby from the bedside crib to feed in bed? Is that even feasible in a seated position? I imagine abdominal muscles will be like jelly? Or does the dad need to be up at the exact same times to get her out of the crib? Also, can I bend down to put clothes in washing machine etc? I am so so dreading this loss of independence..