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What Can I Do About My C-Section Scar and Pooch?
Around one-third of babies in the U.S. are now delivered via c-section. So, you’re not alone if your postpartum body includes a red or...
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Information and advice about C-section delivery and recovery.
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C-Section Scar Itchy: What Can I Do?
C-section scars can itch like crazy, sometimes inside, sometimes on the surface. This is a massive problem if you’re still healing and banned from...
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How to keep a C-Section Incision dry when Overweight
The rate of cesarean sections is growing worldwide. With almost a third of births in the United States taking place via cesarean section, we want to...
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Swollen Feet After a C-Section - What You Need to Know! |
Wouldn’t it be great if giving birth magically took away all those pregnancy niggles? Unfortunately, most women will sweat more, need to pee all...
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When Can You Have Sex After a C-Section?
You may have heard the myth that if you’ve had a c-section, you can resume sex almost straight after delivery. Of course, this isn’t...
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How Do I Know if My C-Section Has Opened Inside?
Your internal stitches will start dissolving a few days after your c-section. But your incision will be very fragile for 6 weeks and may...
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When Can I Take a Bath After a C-Section?
Most women can take a bath 3 weeks after their c-section. But, if you’re a fast healer or have a low BMI, you could...
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Side Effects of Tubal Ligation After a C-Section
If you’re absolutely sure you don’t want any more children, you might be considering sterilization during your cesarean. It’s a fantastic option, as it’s...
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When to Wear an Abdominal Belt After a C-Section
A sore incision and fear of infection can make it hard to know when to wear an abdominal belt after a c-section. But, if...
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8 Safe Exercises for C-Section Recovery
Exercise can speed up your c-section recovery, improve your mental health, and increase your energy levels. It’s one of the best things you can...
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Gas Pains After C-Section - How to Deal With It
Are you experiencing bloating and sharp, shooting pains after your cesarean? You’re not alone. Gas pains after a c-section are as common as they...
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Pain After C-Section - What’s Normal and How Long Does It Last?
Cesarean sections have the strange reputation of being the “pain-free” childbirth option. Of course, this is total rubbish. Everyone experiences pain after a...
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When Can You Drive After a C-Section?
It’s natural to want to return to normal activities after giving birth. Driving is a symbol of independence and control. We’re able to go...
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How Long Do You Bleed After a C-Section?
Your body experiences drastic changes after a c-section. Vaginal bleeding can occur for about one to six weeks after delivery. That may seem like a...
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How to Sleep After a C-Section? (Best Ways Explained)
Everyone tells you to “sleep when the baby sleeps.” But there’s never much advice about how to sleep after a c-section. With a sore...
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How Long After a C-Section Can You Get Pregnant?
An incredible thing about women is that they can undergo major abdominal surgery and a brutal recovery. Then, in just a few weeks, they’ll...
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First Period After C-Section: What You Need to Know
The body goes through an amazing transformation during pregnancy and after. This first period after your c-section may differ from what you’re used to....
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The Risk of Hernia After C-Section and How to Prevent It
Have you heard about the potential risk of developing a hernia after a C-section? It’s a frequently overlooked complication that can arise a few...
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When Can I Start Bending After a C-Section?
Post-c-section life is wild. You’ve just had major abdominal surgery and have a tiny baby to look after, and you have to do it...
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Sharp Stabbing Pain in Right Side After C-section
Dull, achy pains after a c-section are to be expected. But what about sharp, stabbing, or shooting pains in your right side? Are they...
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Bleeding After C-Section Stopped & Then Started Again Bright Red
The golden rule for bleeding after a c-section is that it should lighten every day. Any sudden increase is a cause for concern, and...
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Pooping After a C-Section – When & How?
All postpartum poops are nerve-wracking. But stitches and post-anesthesia constipation can send anxiety levels skyrocketing! The good news is that pooping wo...
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Signs of Internal Infection After C-Section
Checking for signs of a skin infection after your c-section is easy. Redness, blisters, and crusty scabs are easy to spot and simple to...
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What to Wear After a C-Section?
The first few weeks post-c-section have the potential to be some of the most uncomfortable of your life. But with a little planning and...
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Adhesions From a C-Section – What You Need To Know?
After a c-section, your body will race to repair the damage to the seven layers of tissue in just six weeks. Unfortunately, the cells...