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Episode 398: Cesarean scar healing – the first 6 weeks

by Jun 24, 20250 comments

Episode 398: Cesarean scar healing – the first 6 weeks

 

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie get into the nitty gritty of initial healing for a cesarean scar, post-birth. This can be helpful if you are planning a cesarean, as well as if you aren’t (some considerations can be made for the unplanned). They cover Anita’s experience as a physiotherapist, as well as Jessie’s experience with both planned and unplanned cesareans.

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Show Notes  
0:55 – Anita explains what we are covering on the podcast today!
3:06 – Jessie shares the information she was given, specifically regarding her scar, prior to being released from the hospital
4:06 – Anita shares the story of a recent client experience with possible infection
6:08 – Jessie recalls her cesarean scar infection story – and how partners can help
11:34 – Jessie shares what she used to keep her scar/infection clean and dry 
13:01 – Anita details some common things you will see and feel with a scar, and explains the process of desensitization, as well as tools and strategy for desensitization
14:37 – Jessie shares what the most shocking thing was for her after the first c-section
15:18 – The argument for learning about caesarean birth recovery – no matter what type of birth you are planning for
15:50 – Additional scar recovery tactics and tools starting at 6-weeks postpartum
18:54 – Jessie and Anita share what techniques they use for scar massage
22:46 – Jessie recalls the bizarre feelings in the body – and the average amount of time it takes to heal
24:01 – Episode wrap up