C-Section Recovery, Health & Preparation

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 »

One of the things that worrys women the most about having a c-section is how painful it will be.

My c-sections themselves were not painful at all, a little scary maybe, but not painful, the pain comes afterward, but if you keep on top of your pain meds and know how to keep your pain under control it can be the least of your worries.

If you’ve had a c-section how painful was it for you?

Coming home after your c-section can be a great feeling, your home! And that’s typically where most moms want to be, but I remember my c-section recovery at home being a bit of a let down.  Don’t get me wrong, I love being at home but things will be different.  Here’s what I mean…

When I was in the hospital things went pretty well, I got the hang of breastfeeding, I was feeling a little energy and sleeping ok, I remember thinking “This isn’t so bad, I can do this!”  But when I got home, things changed.

All of a sudden my baby had trouble breastfeeding, why?  I’m not sure, perhaps it had to do with not having someone there to coach and support me, also I was feeling very tired and a little out of control.

I felt really fatigued and it didn’t help that I started feeling the baby blues big time. Read more »

Imagine that!  A planned C-section could mean an improved sex life.

Yep,  that’s the conclusion drawn from a study done with over 900 healthy first time mothers along with their husbands who were questioned about their sexual function.

The researchers conducting the test used a female sexual function index for the women and a similar index for the men which are questionnaires developed specifically for measuring sexual function.

Interestingly enough the tests showed that women who had planned c-section, note the keyword here is ‘planned’, scored higher on the sexual function index than women who had vaginal births or emergency c-sections.   You can read more about the study here:

http://www.ukmedix.com/intrinsa/planned_cesarean_section_birth_leads_to_improved_sexual_function4775.cfm

The study clearly needs further research but just for fun…

Have you had a planned c-section?  What do you think?