Exercise After C-Section

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Every woman who has ever had a c-section knows that this is a major surgery. It is not something to be taken very lightly. Although many women might feel that resting in bed is the best thing to do after the surgery, this is not necessarily true. Aerobic exercises can actually help the healing process. [...]

Painful Sex After a C-Section

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The first thing to say about painful sex after a c-section is that it isn’t unusual so don’t panic. This can be confusing for most women who think that because the baby didn’t come out through the vagina it won’t have been affected. There are several reasons why sex can be painful after a c-section, [...]

Sex After A C-Section

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No one else can tell you exactly when it’s ok to start having sex after your c-section because it is different for every woman.  Here then are some guidelines to help you in making that decision for yourself. The general medical advice is to wait at least 4-8 weeks after having a cesarean to begin [...]

C-Section Recovery – Scar Care & Healing

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Most c-sections are now done with a horizontal incision which is only around 6 inches long and about 1/8 inch wide. It is made just above the pubic hairline and cuts through skin, body fat, fascia, peritoneum and uterus. In closing  the wound the uterus is sewn with absorbable stitches as is the fascia except [...]

Recovering From a C-Section – Emotional Care

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We focus a lot on the physical aspects of recovering from a c-section, this article will take a look at the emotional aspects of c-section recovery. It is not unusual for some women to feel emotional distress after a caesarean section, whether they had intended or needed to have a cesarean delivery or because their [...]

C-Section Recovery – Warning Signs

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Your c-section recovery and healing is going to continue for some months after surgery.  During this time you should keep an eye out for indications of possible infection and other potential problems. These are warning signs that you may be suffering from post-operative infection or are not healing well, and you should call your doctor [...]

C-Section Recovery – At Home

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When you get home from the hospital your c-section recovery is really just beginning. For those who know they are having a c-section it is prudent to plan ahead and set up at home to best assist your recovery from cesarean delivery. In this article we look at what to do and what to avoid [...]

C-Section Recovery – In the Hospital

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During c-section recovery, to maximize your recovery, you will need to take special care of yourself, so you can enjoy your new baby. C-section moms usually stay in the hospital from three to five days before going home. In this article we look at what you can  do during that time to get the best [...]

C-Section Incision Pain

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No matter how or why you came to have a c-section delivery, you will be dealing with your new baby, breastfeeding etc while you are in c-section  recovery. While the focus is ultimately on baby, cesarean delivery is major surgery and your incision is a wound and you will also be dealing with some degree [...]

C Section Recovery Community

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We are pleased to announce the newly built C Section Recovery Community, a place where all women who may or have delivered by c-section to come together, share, be heard,and  be supported. We wanted to create a place, albeit a virtual place, where the free exchange of women’s cesarean experiences, wisdom and insight can take [...]