5 C-section Scar Mobilization Techniques for Effective Healing
In this article we will speak about effective scar mobilization techniques to help you reduce pain, improve mobility, and minimize the appearance of scars from a C-section. Yes, touching your scar may invoke emotions from your birth experience; honor that space and respect that you may be healing both physically and emotionally from your c-section. Your […]
Casey’s Birth Story: Navigating Two Labored C-Sections
Witness the remarkable journey of Casey in this birth story episode as she navigates the challenges of not one, but two labored C-sections.
5 Breathing Techniques to Relax During Birth and Early Motherhood
Discover 5 effective breathing techniques to ease stress, find serenity and relax during birth. Learn about controlled breathing.
Yoga in Pregnancy & Postpartum: Is it Safe?
A lot of people wonder whether practicing yoga in pregnancy and postpartum is safe for you and your baby… “I LOVE Yoga but don’t want to hurt myself or my baby” It is estimated that ~300 million people are practicing yoga worldwide. With approximately 214 million pregnancies worldwide, it’s safe to assume that at least some pregnant […]
Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga: Reasons You SHOULD Do Yoga In Pregnancy & Staying Safe As You Practice
Prenatal and postpartum yoga has been proven to have many benefits…but is it right for you? And how can you stay safe throughout your yoga practice? Learn more in this blog!
Post Cesarean Birth Healing: When Birth Plans Require a Detour – Part 3
Cesarean birth is a vastly different birthing experience from vaginal birth and can benefit from preparation. The first 2 blogs of this cesarean birth detour series discussed the importance of preparing the heart, mind, and physical body for surgical birth despite what your ideal birth plan looks like. Opening ourselves to the option and preparing […]
Cesarean Birth: When Birth Plans Require a Detour – Part 2
Cesarean birth is a vastly different birthing experience from vaginal birth and can benefit from certain preparations. In the first blog of this birth detour series I discussed the importance of preparing the heart and mind for surgical birth despite what your ideal birth plan looks like. Opening the heart and mind to the option […]
Cesarean Birth: When Birth Plans Require a Detour – Part 1
Birth plans (ex. Cesarean Birth) can be a bit like weddings – vastly different depending on the birthing person. Some desire unmedicated home births, while others feel more comfortable birthing in a hospital setting with whatever interventions are offered. Some have a specific birth they’ve always dreamed of while others might just be ready to […]
2 Ways to Fix the C-Section Shelf: Hint, It’s NOT More Crunches!
Manual scar tissue mobilization and cupping can help to minimize the shelf-like appearance. Both techniques essentially lift and move tissues that are stuck which can reduce the indentation and thus minimize “shelf.”
Hiding the Evidence: A compassionate, therapeutic look at the post cesarean body
When googling “C-section”, several “related” searches auto populate: topics that include keywords such as POOCH, recovery, mom bod, and flatten your tummy. A few clicks later I’m engulfed by countless ads, articles, and images targeting postpartum women desperate to HIDE or disguise their c-section scar. There are lotions, workouts, aesthetic procedures, lasers, and even tattoos […]
C-Section Scar Adhesions and Function
The infamous 6-8 week “all clear” appointment is in the books so what now? If you were given clearance, your incision was likely labeled as well-healed. This feels like an indicator that we no longer need to treat the incision but unfortunately, that isn’t optimal. C-sections account for ~32% of all births in the US and a bit less internationally. It is important that moms are aware of healing strategies after this major surgical procedure.
This blog will break down the importance of scar mobilization for optimizing function and healing post cesarean birth.
Cesarean Birth: What if it could feel empowering?
Cesarean Birth Cesarean Birth : And so it happens, your provider says, “we need to talk about c-section.” Those sometimes-dreaded words may dash hopes and dreams of actively birth. The provider might follow up with a brief explanation and then a classic: “do you have any questions?” At which time the mind goes blank while simultaneously […]