Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Your pelvic floor goes through a lot when you have a C-section. Here are some tips to help your recovery:
Scar care — Abnormally healing scars can cause issues with the pelvic floor. Caring for them properly is essential. Discuss scar maintenance with your doctor.
Pelvic floor physical therapy — Your pelvic floor physical therapist can help teach you the proper form and provide other gentle movements for pelvic floor recovery.
Avoid bending and heavy lifting — Follow your doctor's post-op instructions to avoid any movement that could halt your healing.
Give yourself grace — Don't be too hard on yourself and give yourself time to heal and recover.
Your pelvic floor goes through a lot when you have a C-section. Here are some tips to help your recovery:
Scar care — Abnormally healing scars can cause issues with the pelvic floor. Caring for them properly is essential. Discuss scar maintenance with your doctor.
Pelvic floor physical therapy — Your pelvic floor physical therapist can help teach you the proper form and provide other gentle movements for pelvic floor recovery.
Avoid bending and heavy lifting — Follow your doctor's post-op instructions to avoid any movement that could halt your healing.
Give yourself grace — Don't be too hard on yourself and give yourself time to heal and recover.
