Both vaginal births and cesarean deliveries are painful experiences, as mothers full-well know. For those future parents out there, don’t worry, the pain subsides quickly. The problem with a cesarean, however, that’s not the same as natural births, is figuring out how to sleep comfortably after the operation. There are various sleeping positions that are …
We often associate girdles with waist training, all the corsetry of old – hardly things a newly postpartum mother is thinking about! that said, a girdle can help with back and stomach support. It can also provide a smoother look under clothing which can make you feel more confident in yourself and your appearance. You\’ve …
It\’s hard to avoid the C-section shelf. It can happen with your first pregnancy, or it may not show up until you\’re on your fourth baby. The causes of a C-section pooch are many and varied: The way your body heals the scar tissue, stretch marks from pregnancy that cause lax skin, and your fat …
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Keloids (pronounced \’KEY-loids\’, and also known as hypertrophic scars) are a form of scar tissue that is caused by trauma to the skin, like the incision site of a c-section. They can happen to anyone and on any part of the body, including the face. Keloids are usually seen in people who either have darker …
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Swimming can provide many health benefits, including strengthening muscles and improving cardiovascular health. The best thing you can do for yourself is follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and avoid too much strenuous activity when recovering from childbirth. If swimming sounds like something you want to try, be sure to consult with your OB first before …
Looking for ways to to deal with the pain of a C-section? One of the best ways of supporting your post c-section body is with a belly band. They wrap around your stomach and provide some gentle support as well as protection from rubbing against clothes. Having used a belly band after both of my …
A c-section can be a trying time for women and can lead to many different physical complications. You can reduce the risk of these complications by opting for a postnatal massage. You should check with your doctor first if a massage is a good idea for you postpartum. He or she will tell you if …
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When it comes to giving birth, there are a few different options, but at the end of the day we all want to get the baby out! Ask almost any group of mothers about how they delivered their babies, and you\’ll get a mix of babies born via a variety of ways. You should talk …
C-sections vs natural birth, vaginal birth, and more! Read More »
Over the years, an increasing number of women have been opting for C-section as the preferred method of delivery; not always by choice, but often out of necessity when things aren\’t quite right for a vaginal delivery. Though relatively safe, the scarring that occurs as a result of this procedure often raises a big concern …
