From the moment my doctor told me I was going to have a scheduled C-section, I began researching recovery techniques. I looked into belly bands and pelvic floor therapy. I wanted to be prepared with ...

Loving a C-section scar is not about pretending recovery is easy. It is about honoring your body’s work, caring for your ...

Medically reviewed by Lulu Zhao, M.D. Recovering from a C-section usually takes around six weeks, and rest is crucial for healing. Walking and moving carefully help prevent blood clots and improve ...

A C-section is major surgery, so you will need at least 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. One of the best ways to a quick recovery is walking, which you can start while still in the hospital. You'll need ...

Staying active throughout pregnancy may do more than boost mood and energy—it could also help speed up recovery following childbirth, including after a cesarean section. That was the experience of ...

C-sections are a common birthing experience, affecting millions of women worldwide. It's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, sore, and maybe a little emotional after surgery. Recovery is a marathon, ...

Have you recently had a C-section? Are you planning to have a C-section? I had a C-section for my first and let’s just say these are the things that worked for Me. A common emotion in these parts is a ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Lonnie Harris, a pelvic floor therapist from Arkansas, is making waves on social media with her message that women who give birth via cesarean section are not alone and can ...

In the U.S., the rate of Cesarean sections jumped 55% in the 25 years ending in 2021, and now, three in every 10 births occurs by C-section, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). With ...