Cesarean Birth (C-Section)

In Canada, 1 in every 3 babies is born by Cesarean Section. Given the lack of guidelines and helpful information about Cesarean recovery, many birthing people don’t get adequate guidance as they embark on their recovery.

If you have had a Cesarean BIrth, you may be uncertain about how to deal with the resulting pain and movement challenges while also managing a newborn. You may be questioning when to return to exercise, how to do so safely, and when it is safe to progress your exercise program. Lauren Lozinsky of Glow Physio has taken specialized postgraduate training to support individuals in both their preparation for and recovery from Cesarean Birth.

If you are preparing for a Cesarean Birth, Glow can help you gain understanding and confidence so that you can go into your birth with confidence.

• You will understand the details of the procedure, dispel myths, and provide you with confidence in knowing what to expect.
• You will be given information on the “Gentle-Cesarean” or “Family-Centred Birth” and how to foster that experience.
• You will learn early post-operative recovery strategies and restrictions to follow.
• You will understand what signs and symptoms to watch out for after your birth.
• You will be armed with the knowledge of what types of exercises can be done early on in your recovery.

When you visit Glow Physio after your Cesarean Birth, you will benefit from the following:

• A holistic assessment that discusses sleep strategies (including infant sleep advice)
• Breastfeeding positions after birth that will facilitate healing.
• Exercises and protective strategies to use in the first 6 weeks postpartum. A progression of exercises for when you are beyond the 6 week mark will be discussed in later visits, including when you can return to running and high impact sport if this is of interest to you.
• A scar assessment and scar management strategies. Scar mobility and desensitization techniques will be used in later visits when your scar has appropriately healed.

Click this link to book a free call to get helpful advice tailored to your Cesarean Birth. There is no charge for the call and there is no obligation to book any appointments after the call. Our goal is to help you make the right decision about what to do for your preparation and/or recovery from your Cesarean Birth.

This consultation is offered to people who are unsure about Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. They may want to make sure we are a good fit before they book an appointment. If this sounds like you, please start with a free call so that we can discuss your specific situation, without any commitment on your part.

How Can Glow Physio Improve Your Postpartum Experience In the Next Few Weeks?

Here are some of the ways we can help:

• Pelvic, back, and hip pain and dysfunction can interfere with restful sleep, which is already compromised as a new mom. We can help you resolve your symptoms in order to have more energy each day. 
• We will help you understand what changes occurred due to your Cesarean Section and how to move forward safely.
• We will provide you with customized exercises for your specific stage of healing, tailored to the specific activities and sports you want to get back to.
• We can help you sit and relax more comfortably and enjoy walking again without your abdomen and pelvis feeling painful and weak.
• The stress and anxiety of living with pain and discomfort postpartum can strain relationships. We can help you to manage postpartum discomforts and enjoy being intimate with your partner again, however that looks for you.

We are here to get you feeling strong and confident with your new baby.

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