C-Section Recovery & Care
When navigating this section, we suggest downloading our Post C-Section Recovery Guide (PDF) and starting with the Post C-Section Care & Tips video. From there, if you have not already watched our diaphragmatic breathing video, that would be the next step. You can then move through our early weeks postpartum recovery series to begin reconnecting with your core post-birth. Once your incision site is fully healed, you can start c-section scar massage.
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Post C-Section Care & Tips
In this video we discuss caring for your incision after a c-section, tips for a more comfortable recovery from core support to picking up baby and more.
DISCLAIMER:
Please consult with your physician or health care provider and follow their advice after having a c-section. This videos is informa... -
C-Section Scar Self Massage
Feeling apprehensive about touching your c-section scar is a common feeling, however getting comfortable doing so and taking the time to massage your scar has many benefits! In this video we will go over some of those benefits and walk you through the different stages and techniques for massaging...
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Stretches For C-Section Scar Pain & Mobility
After having c-section, the tissue surrounding the scar can feel tight, or even painful. Sometimes people develop "protective posture" after having a c-section as a way to create more laxity around their scar which can worsen symptoms. Whether you're experiencing pain or discomfort around your s...
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Diaphragmatic Breathing
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The Early Weeks Core Connection | Weeks 1-2
Women's Health Physical Therapist Alicia Willoughby discusses how to begin reconnecting with your pelvic floor and core in those early days postpartum, ways to aide the healing process, and how to begin moving safer through your daily movements to best support your postpartum body and healing jou...
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The Early Weeks Core Connection | Weeks 3-4
Women's Health Physical Therapist Alicia Willoughby discusses how to begin reconnecting with your pelvic floor and core in those early days postpartum, ways to aide the healing process, and how to begin moving safer through your daily movements to best support your postpartum body and healing jou...
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The Early Weeks Core Connection | Weeks 5-6
Women's Health Physical Therapist Alicia Willoughby discusses how to begin reconnecting with your pelvic floor and core in those early weeks postpartum, how to move safer through your daily movements to best support your postpartum body and healing journey, and introduces you to some rehabilitati...
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Post C-Section Recovery Guide (PDF)
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