C-section overhang
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I’ve had 2 c sections, my most recent one being 7 weeks ago and I feel exactly the same! But there’s some exercises that you can do to get rid of the ‘mum pooch’. But just take time to heal mama, im sure you look amazing 🩷
Following because I feel the same. I’ve had two and the last was 7 weeks ago. No where near being about to exercise yet as I still feel so tender (incision has healed well but feel sore inside still).
I feel the same I’m 6 weeks post 2nd C-section and I hate it and really want to get rid of it xx
Is there anyone in Bristol following this conversation that wants to ‘do something about it’ together?
I'm the exact same 5 weeks post, if anyone has any tips of recommendations please hit me xx
3 weeks post c section and feel the same here! Had vaginal with my first child so similarly wasn’t prepared for a c section and found the recovery to be so different x
I'm 6w post csec and my friend had csec 2yrs ago and says she still has it (but I wouldn't have known otherwise) but I've booked a postnatal physio appt and part of that will be advice on scar management and exercises so maybe have a Google of local area (I'm Derbyshire) and also lots of vids on insta and YouTube for reducing the overhang but I'm not convinced at this point!
Following as I’m exactly the same. 5 weeks pp and really hating my tummy at the moment! X
You are so early in your PP journey, cut yourself some slack! I’m 3 weeks PP from this baby and still have a bulge at the bottom of my belly. It doesn’t overhang but really sticks out. After my first baby, it took a couple of months before my body went back to my ‘normal’. Take the time to heal, you’ll get there! 😊
I'm the same had my second c section 11 weeks ago and I've lost 2 stone since giving birth and still have the over hang its getting better slowly but still there 😔
@Beki hey! I’m Derbyshire as well, who have you booked your appt with?
You mentioned it’s affecting your mental health. Is it worth exploring your relationship with how your body looks and your self worth? That might be where to focus on before potentially undergoing any major diet or fitness to address your concerns. Practicing gratitude for example might be helpful in the first instance.
Scar massage is meant to help but I think need to wait until 6 weeks
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I know it won’t help how you’re feeling but I saw a post yesterday saying it’s scar tissue. You can do certain massage techniques to help break it down. This was my second c section & I still have it from my first but I haven’t personally tried any massage as mine was still numb & I didn’t like how it felt.
@Laura Thank you. I’m happy with my body and have no issues re self worth - I just don’t like the c-section scar and want to do all I can to improve it. I think exercising and massaging the area will be the answer!
Thanks all! I’m going to start doing some light exercises when I can and then also look into the massaging technique. Like I said, I’m thankful my body delivered my beautiful baby safely but still want to feel like me post partum :) happy mum happy baby! :)
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