The MamasteFit Podcast

27: C-Section Recovery: Returning to Fitness After a Cesarean Birth

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In this episode, we discuss how to approach recovery immediately after a Cesarean birth, and beyond, with Casey Backus, physical therapist.

Gina and Casey developed the MamasteFit C-Section Recovery Program that includes fitness programming and C-section scar mobilization to enhance your recovery after a Cesarean birth. So much of postpartum recovery treats C-section the same as vaginal birth but we know a Cesarean birth is VALID, and the recovery involves a lot more!

Explore our C-section recovery programs here:

C-Section Recovery Programs • MamasteFit

In this episode:

  • Why does C-Section recovery require a unique approach? (1:51)
  • What can be done immediately after a Cesarean birth in terms of wound care and initial movements? (4:33)
  • Pain management tips (6:57)
  • Belly bands and compression on your abdomen (10:03)
  • Scar desensitization and mobilization tips (11:44)
  • Diaphragmatic breathing (14:21)
  • Moving into gentle mobility exercises (16:57)
  • General tips and advice for those early weeks after birth (21:48)
  • The biggest difference in postpartum healing between vaginal and c-section births (24:40)
  • Movements to focus on to activate compromised oblique slings (28:14)

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