In this episode of The Miko Love Podcast, Kumiko Love chats with C-section recovery specialist Nicole Alfred.

Nicole opens up about her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of scar massage, proper postpartum care, and the challenges of both physical and emotional recovery.

They also tackle societal pressures to "bounce back" after childbirth and highlight the significance of self-care and mental well-being. Nicole offers valuable tips on preparing for a C-section, creating a birth prep ritual, and shares resources to support C-section recovery.

IMPACTFUL QUOTES

• "When you learn to accept and process what you've been through, you don't look at your body as a failure. You look at it as a powerful tool that helped to bring this baby earth side."

EPISODE CHAPTERS

>> 00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience with Traumatic C-Section
>> 02:20 The Importance of C-Section Scar Massage
>> 03:46 Societal Pressure to Bounce Back After Childbirth
>> 11:33 The Need for Better Postpartum Care for C-Section Moms
>> 27:37 Accepting and Celebrating the Post-C-Section Body
>> 29:00 Rehabilitation and Support: The Key to Successful C-Section Recovery
>> 39:00 Preparing for a C-Section: Creating a Birth Prep Ritual
>> 41:40 Nurturing Yourself During C-Section Recovery
>> 44:25 Resources for C-Section Recovery: Nicole's Programs and Support

ABOUT NICOLE ALFRED

Nicole Alfred is a cesarean recovery coach, registered massage therapist, and mother of three. She has given birth three times by C-section: one emergent and traumatic, the other two empowered and planned.

Her different experiences opened her eyes to the lack of support mothers receive post-operatively. Nicole sees a need for much more emotional and physical attention. Nicole believes there are important steps that new mothers need to take, beginning immediately after surgery and continuing through the first 12 weeks postpartum, to optimize their recovery.

These steps include restoring normal function with everyday movements, wound & scar healing, core muscle system recovery, and connecting with the incision scar to facilitate emotional processing and healing.

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About Kumiko:

Kumiko Love is the creator of The Budget Mom, LLC, a national bestselling author of the book "My Money My Way," and an Accredited Financial Counselor.

She is a dedicated mom of two boys, a passionate sourdough baker, and the proud owner of Pine Manor Naturals.

With over 2 million followers across social media, Kumiko's expertise and approachable style have been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, The New York Times, and Good Morning America.

As the host of The Miko Love Podcast, Kumiko dives into the exploration of her own passions and a range of captivating topics, offering fresh perspectives and engaging discussions about life. She inspires millions to take control of their financial lives while embracing passionate living and life fulfillment.

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