Recovery After Cesarean Birth

After a cesarean birth, it's important to take good care of yourself. Recovery from a c-section is like healing after any major surgery, plus you're now caring for a newborn. This episode's goal is to ensure that you know how to take good care of yourself.

In this episode we discuss:

  • what to expect in the immediate recovery at the hospital

  • precautions to take to prioritize to your physical recovery

  • how to set up your home for recovery after a c-section

  • breastfeeding tips after a cesarean birth

  • emotional well-being after c-sections

Also be sure to check out episode 14 on vaginal birth recovery.

Resources mentioned:

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And no matter where you are in the US, if you’re a Black woman giving birth in the hospital, I have a course for you! 

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