C-Section Recovery, Health & Preparation

Having a c-section is major abdominal surgery and any time surgery is performed there could be potential complications.  Fortunately the c-section procedure itself is one of the safest surgeries performed so if you are relatively healthy and have had a pretty good pregnancy there’s no reason you can’t have a healthy, happy c-section.

But if you’re getting anxious and want to do everything you can to ensure the safest, healthiest and happiest c-section possible, here are some things that you might want to think about first:

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You may be thinking ‘How much time do I have before the next feed?’ and your spouse may be thinking, ‘Is she up for it tonight?”   Of course ‘IT’ means sexual intimacy….at long last!

So when is the best time to have sex after a c-section?

It’s hard to pin down exactly when you can have sex after a c-section, however most practitioners would agree that a new mother should give herself ample time to recover.  This is most commonly decided to be about six weeks.

Your body has been through a lot of trauma, and even though six weeks may seem like a lot most husbands will understand, especially after the sacrifices that you have made. Read more »

If you’ve recently had a c-section you’re probably feeling a little out of shape and unattractive so it’s no wonder you might be  anxious to get back into shape and rid that ugly belly flap forever, however doing crunches and sit ups as your after c-section exercise regimen could do you more harm than good.

Sit ups for women after a c-section are not always recommended. That’s because scar tissue resulting from the C-section procedure has the potential to cause inflammation which can complicate your healing.  There are much better and safer exercises you can perform that will work the abs without putting undue stress to an already traumatized area.

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If you’re going to be having a c-section chances are you’re a little nervous or maybe even down right scared, especially if it will be your first c-section.

Most women having a c-section worry a lot about recovery and things like how long it will take, how painful it will be, their scar and so on,  but is there anything about the c-section procedure itself that freaks you out or that you are particularly worried about?  Let’s discuss it.

You moms that have already had c-sections, what were your fears and were they as bad as you thought?

In case you’re curious, here’s  video of a baby being born by c-section.

Kind of brings a tear to your eye, doesn’t it?

If you’ve had a c-section in recent months and are anxious to lose that belly flab then you’ll definitely want to have a look at this one of a kind post c-section exercise guide that helps women ease into an exercise plan that is not only effective but safe after having a c-section.

One thing a lot of c-section moms don’t realize is that not all tummy exercises are safe after you’ve had a surgical birth, in fact many exercises should not be performed for at least five months after having a c-section.  What’s more is there are even exercises that can affect the quality of your breast milk if you are still breastfeeding and exercising.

“The Essential Guide To Exercising After A C-Section” by Jago Holmes, is a unique c-section recovery exercise system designed by Jago himself, a qualified and experienced personal trainer who has worked with hundreds of c-section moms.

You’ll find out exactly how to balance caring for your beautiful new baby while shedding excess weight, firming and flattening your tummy and at the same time gaining exciting new energy – all in just a few minutes a day. Read more »