Support & Information on C Section, Cesarean Birth, C Section Recovery & Healing
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We have always bee proponents of using stitches instead of staples, but is medical glue a new and even better option?Very possibly, but given that many doctors still staple c-section incisions rather than stitch them, it could be a long time before using glue instead becomes common practice! Dr. Darrick Antell tells Dermabond’s benefits Nothing [...]
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 [...]
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