Whether your Cesarean birth was planned or not, postpartum recovery is tough. After a C-Section it’s difficult to stand up, difficult to walk without hunching over, and don’t even get me started on laughing or sneezing while that incision is still fresh. Picking up a car seat? Oof. Your obstetrician …

Part 7 of 9 in the postpartum mental health series. Keep reading to learn about working out after a C-Section This post builds on itself. But if you want to jump straight to a timeframe, here are your options: Exercises to Avoid for 6-12 Months Postpartum How to “Exercise” Before …

Cesareans can be peaceful & even enjoyable! Most trauma from C-Sections stems from feeling out of control. We had no idea what was going on and had to follow the whims and instructions of the medical personnel. Well, if you are planning a first or subsequent C-Section, here are things …

I have had 2 C-Sections and a VBA2C! It took a lot of hard work (5-days of labor work!), but with a lot of help, we made it happen. Get the full scoop on how I did it with this incredible interview from The VBAC Link! If you are looking …

Does your C-Section scar feel numb, itchy, tingly, tight, or achy? Do you have back pain, headaches, constipation or bladder problems? You would benefit from scar massage!   *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may receive compensation for products …

What are guided meditations? Guided meditations are mental exercises to help relax your brain and body. It is one way to use hypnosis, aka meditative states. You experience meditative states all the time. Scrolling through social media for “10 minutes” and looking up to find 2 hours have passed, or …

Having any birth after a C-Section comes with its rollercoaster of emotion. Wanting to have a vaginal delivery after one or more C-Sections when no one thinks you can/should do it? Phew. That’s a whole ‘nother layer of awesome. (sarcasm) All you need to be focusing on right now is finding …

Overcoming Extremely Traumatic Emergency Cesareans and Awful Recoveries Kristen shares powerful insight after having a traumatic C-Section and nightmare recovery. From a near-death experience, massive blood clots, and a hospital-room-looking living room, her story will be keeping you at the edge of your seat the entire time. She shares incredible …

Guiding Natural-Minded Moms through Unexpected C-Sections *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may receive compensation for products you purchase through links found on my blog. (Thank you, thank you!) This in no way affects the products I recommend (I …

Can a Woman Have a normal, vaginal birth after a C-Section? *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may receive compensation for products you purchase through links found on my blog. (Thank you, thank you!) This in no way affects …