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Navigating C-section Recovery with Ease
Whether your cesarean was planned, unplanned or an emergency, the basics of caring for your tummy and scar after the surgery remain the same. Oftentimes these basics are covered by your primary care provider but with the arrival of your little one, it might be easy to forget.
8 Common C-Section Myths — Debunked by a Doula
A cesarean or c-section (also known as a belly birth), is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through incisions in your abdomen and uterus. Scheduled c-sections may be suggested if your baby is breech, you have placenta previa, you are expecting multiples, or you need a guaranteed delivery before you reach full-term gestation. Unscheduled cesarean sections are when there is a reason for imminent birth and it is necessary to have a surgical birth within the next few minutes to hours.
A doula’s guide to c-sections
While c-sections can be life-saving for parents and babies in certain situations, they are also associated with higher risks of complications compared to vaginal birth. Additionally, c-sections and its ensuing healing can have long-term health consequences for both the parent and baby. In saying this, belly births continue to be one of the most stigmatized journeys to birth a family can take.
Yes, You Can Have a Doula at Your C-Section. Here’s Why It Matters.
Yes, You Can Have a Doula at Your C-Section. Here's Why It Matters. If you're planning a caesarean...
What to expect when healing from birth
Healing from birth looks different for every parent, but there are common experiences many share in the postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester.
Self Massage & C-section Recovery
The first step to feeling empowered and connected to ourselves is knowledge. To support you in learning, I have written two blog posts; the first is full of c-section recovery tips, while here, I’ll share the benefits of self-massage after a cesarean. If you want to learn more about c-sections in general, check out A Doula’s Guide to C-sections here.
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