Eight Tips For Recovering From a C-Section With a Toddler

babysugar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:23 -0800

And baby makes four! Heading home from the hospital following the birth of a second, third, or fourth child is a momentous occasion. While mama is negotiating the new family dynamics and figuring out how she can be attentive to each child, she is also recovering from delivery. Women who gave birth via c-section have a few extra obstacles to clear, as they heal from their abdominal surgery. Most doctors recommend that c-section patients not lift anything heavier than their baby (or 10 pounds) for the first three weeks, which may prove difficult when there is an older child at home. We've given you our top five tips for getting back up on your feet after surgery, here's how to ease your time at home when also tending to an older kiddo.

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Seven C-Section Scar Healers

LilSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:01 -0700

Doctors may stitch and staple postpartum mothers up on the operating table, but once they get home the physical results of a c-section are a battle scar women carry for the rest of their lives. After the pain and numbness surrounding the scar fade, many ladies seek lotions and salves to help dissolve the little red line into oblivion. While no one potion is guaranteed to rid you of your scar, many have loyal followings. Check them out!

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