C-Section Recovery & Support Blog

A C-section recovery kit is one of the best things you can treat yourself to after having a c-section.

As a new mom you don’t have time to lay around and get better, you have a new baby to take care of which  means continued movement whether you feel like it or not, so using something that helps reduce pain, promotes faster healing and makes you feel better just makes good sense.

A c-section recovery kit includes a c-section recovery belt, Bikini belt, Skin brush and a Massage therapy guide and here are 5 reasons you need them: Read more »

One of the things that concerns women when having a cesarean section is postpartum depression after a c-section.  Their concerns are valid as medical studies have indicated that cases of post-partum depression after a c-section are higher among women than those who deliver vaginally.  But why?

During a normal vaginal birth a mother is more involved with the birth than when having a c-section. The process of pushing and breathing releases lots of hormones that bombard your body in order to make your delivery possible; in other words all of the actions that take place during a vaginal birth are made possible by the influx of hormones. Read more »

Any time you’ve have a surgical incision it’s possible that an infection can occur at the site.  This is true even when you’ve had a c-section.

Typically incision infections are not life threatening, in fact most infections are easily remedied, however you want to avoid infections as much as you can because they can be painful and slow down your recovery.

Not all infections occur because you did something wrong, sometimes those little buggers just get in where they don’t belong, but for the most part you can help reduce your risk by paying special attention to keeping the wound clean and dry.

Here are a few tips to help you avoid an infection by keeping those nasty bacteria from invading your incision: Read more »

A C-section is abdominal surgery that requires anesthesia and ample recovery time.  Every woman’s  c-section recovery is different, depending on your care, complications involved, if any, and your mental attitude, however the first few days will be critical in getting off to a good start.

Below is a c-section recovery time line that will help you understand the post-delivery period:  Read more »

I wish I had known about belly wraps when I had my c-section.  I was surprised to hear how long they’ve been around.  I guess I was too wrapped up,  no pun intended   in my own little world to know about them, but I have to say I think a belly wrap would have been just the thing I needed for easing my incision pain – I could have really used some of that!  And from what I’ve seen and heard, some women swear by them.

Originally designed to help support your back for post pregnancy and c-section moms, a belly wrap provides extensive abdominal support.  It helps post partum moms lose that pregnancy look quicker and it makes movement after having a c-section much easier.   Read more »

While researching for helpful c-section recovery tips I came across a few posts that I couldn’t resist mentioning.  These articles are my ‘best of’ picks because they are filled with good ideas, both personal and professional.

If you have had a c-section or are expecting to have one these are definitely worth the read.  There are some great golden nuggets here:

C-section Recovery Tip – Avoid Comedies
By Morgan at Adventures in Diapering
http://adventuresindiapering.blogspot.com/2009/05/c-section-recovery-tip.html

Recovering after a C-Section
By Heather of “A Mama’s blog”
http://amamasblog.com/2008/03/28/recovering-after-a-c-section/

How To Get out of bed Post Cesarean
by The labor nurse
http://rebirthnurse.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-get-out-of-bed-post-cesarean.html

Recovering from a Cesarean Birth
By Brenda Minica
http://www.doulasanantonio.com/recovering-from-a-cesarean-birth

Emotional Recovery after a C-Section
By Elizabeth McGee
http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/c-section-recovery/emotional-recovery-after-your-c-section/