51. Postpartum Pains: C-Section Recovery — Why It Hurts & How to Heal

In this episode, I’m talking all about C-section recovery, why it can feel so challenging, and what’s actually going on in your body as you heal. I walk you through the layers involved in a C-section, why pain, tightness, and numbness can stick around longer than you expect, and how this kind of birth impacts your core and overall movement.

I also share practical ways to support your recovery, including gentle movement, breathing, scar care, and rebuilding strength over time. If you’ve had a C-section and are wondering what’s normal or how to feel better in your body again, this episode will give you a clearer path forward and remind you that healing is possible with the right approach.

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