Essential postpartum care!!!
This course is essential post c-section care.
When I found out I was having an ejective C-section (owing to my stubborn little breech baby), I started researching what that would entail and how to look after myself after major abdominal surgery. To say the information available was limited, would be an understatement.
Then, I stumbled across a random TikTok video by 360Mama. It was so quick and clear and helpful and gave me hope that I might actually be able to properly prepare for this surgery. TikTok then led me to their Instagram page, which then led me and their amazing course!
For context, I’m currently 17 weeks postpartum and just about coming to the end of the amazing step-by-step videos and guidance. The course is separated into weeks (from pre c-section to 16 weeks). Within each section, there are videos with specific massage techniques and exercises that are appropriate for your stage of healing. Each video is short, easy to follow and very clear with how this will help you feel yourself again.
I’m going to continue to revisit the videos as I continue to heal but here are some of the highlights for me, so far:
1. Pain free scar. By that I mean, I can touch it, move it, wiggle it around and it just feels like a normal part of my body.
2. Excellent physical mobility. I can move my body around and not feel any weird tugging or discomfort in or around the scar. Having a newborn involves a lot of bending, twisting, jiggling, lifting (and who knows what else), and I can do all of this without noticing any issues with my scar. Also, at 12 weeks postpartum, I restarted yoga and joined a Pilates class. I was so pleased that I was able to move my body the way I wanted without any twinges or pain (which is what I expected).
3. Improved “overhang”. I would say from week 8 to week 14 I noticed a massive change in the amount of overhang and the tightness of my scar. The videos really helped loosen the whole area so it didn’t feel as constricted.
4. Confidence with my scar. I was really worried about hurting myself or doing the wrong thing while I was healing. This course has given me the confidence to touch my scar and get used to this new addition to my body.
I have to attribute most/all of the above to this course. I’m so pleased I stumbled across it and would recommend it to ANYONE who is going for a C-section. This information should be available to everyone and I’m really grateful I managed to find it.
My personal next steps are, I’ve still got a small amount of overhang, so I’m hoping if I continue to revisit the videos, this will ease over time (it’s only been 17 weeks after all). I find the “matching layers“ is the only massage technique I’ve found really difficult, so I’m wondering if focussing on that might do the trick? Only time will tell!
Anyway, this may be the longest review I’ve ever written but I think, if it helps other c-section mamas heal properly, why not spend some time (during the 4am feed with my baby) typing this.
As they say, forewarned is forearmed, and with this course, you’ll be ready to sail through a C-section (and hopefully motherhood too!)
16. Februar 2023
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