How to Speed up C-section Recovery
C-Section Recovery, or recovery after a caesarean; is an important topic to talk about postpartum, which is why this interview with Women's Health Physiotherapist, Beth Scott is a must listen in this podcast for any new or expecting mother.
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#C-Section Recovery Week by Week
Today, I want to chat about C-section recovery. A C Section or caesarean can be planned or unplanned. For many women it's not even a thought, until it happens. And then, in those early weeks postpartum the overload of information on what to do can all be too much.
That's why we have here a week-by-week guide to C-section recovery.
Recovering from a surgery like a caesarean is not a simple process. There are a lot of layers including connective tissue, abdominals and skin that are stitched back up and need to be healed.
It's important to have a better understanding on how your body recovers from this surgery and ways you can take care of yourself and aid the healing process.
Here are some top tips for c-section recovery week by week for the first six weeks.
A Week by Week Guide to Recovery After C-Section
Weeks 1 -2
Rest where you can. It's easier said than done, but it's important more than you know. Now is not the time to say 'I feel good' and get moving as much as you can. That time will come. For now, your wound and your pelvic floor (and your entire body!) needs you to rest.
Aim to log roll to get out of bed. This will help to reduce any unnecessary pressure on your incisions We like to call it the 'log roll out of bed.'
Ask your Doctor questions. When it comes to your wound healing, no question is silly. Your doctor should give you the time, so make the call. Ask the question. Feel reassured. Never be scared to ask questions, especially when it comes to your health.
Remember that common is not necessarily normal. If things feel painful or don't feel right, you need to ask your doctor or midwife. If you ask another woman and she experienced the same, but didn't do anything about it, doesn't mean you do nothing. If it doesn't feel right, ask.
Supporting the wound when you cough, sneeze or laugh use a pillow or a rolled up towel to help, so always have one on hand.
Do not lift too heavy. The weight of your baby is the most you should be lifting right now. Try your best to move your house around so that you are not lowering too low, nor lifting too high.
Everything should be at an easy height for you at the moment.
Especially when changing your baby - as you'll be doing this quite a lot!
Numbness is different for every woman. Take note of how it feels for you. The numbness will most likely fade soon enough, but this is a topic to discuss with your doctor.
Pelvic floor is part of your recovery post c-section delivery. For some reason there's a myth out there that having a c-section means you don't need to worry about pelvic floor exercises post-birth.
WRONG.
The weight of your baby in your pregnancy pressing down on to your pelvic floor means that, despite your delivery mode, you need to focus on your pelvic floor postpartum. For full details, follow my Core Rehab program.
3-6 weeks - C-Section Recovery Tips
Active recovery is important. Staying completely sedentary is not necessarily going to help in your recovery, unless of course this is the exact guidelines given to you by your care giver.
Progressive exercises and movements help you to become stronger and recovery quicker. As with any recovery post-surgery you need to progressively build your strength back up. You do not have knee surgery and do absolutely nothing for six weeks then get up and run. The same goes for postpartum.
Pelvic floor exercises, gentle core exercises, stretching and short walks are all key in your recovery in those early weeks and months post-birth.
It's why I have an entire section BEFORE module one of my Core Rehab program that gives you guidance on what to do in the first six weeks postpartum.
Do yourself a favour and listen to this podcast 'All the Tips You Need for Your C-Section Recovery' with Women's Health Physiotherapist, Beth Scott.
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