The RESTORE Caesarean Scar Specialist course is a blended (online and in-person) course, providing you with clear guidelines, knowledge and advanced massage skills to treat scar tissue and massage the abdominal area after a caesarean birth.
C-Section Scar Specialist Course
This is a manual therapy training program designed for therapists specialising, or wanting to specialise in post-natal recovery. Learn effective hands-on skills to support recovery and treat common complications after abdominal birth, whether the C-section is recent or historic.
As your scar heals, the scar tissue can become sensitive, painful or raised. Scar massage can help reduce these symptoms. Wait until your scar is fully healed before starting scar massage – there must be no open areas or scabs. Check with your GP or consultant before you begin if you have concerns.
Post-C-Section Massage Tips
Start Slow: Begin with gentle techniques like Swedish massage and gradually move to deeper massages as your body heals. Consistency Matters: Regular massage therapy can offer long-term benefits.
When to start massaging C-section scar? It is advised to wait at least 6 weeks before attempting to massage the scar tissue. In some cases you may need to wait 8 weeks, depending on how long it takes for your incision to heal.
Self-Massage
I recommend after a warm shower, applying some organic oil on your fingertips, coconut, almond or castor oil will do. Lie on your back, knees bent so that your belly is in a relaxed state, take a little 1-2tsp of oil on your fingertips and warm the oil by rubbing the fingertips together.
External clitoral stimulation may be safer to perform before the common six-week clearance mark, since it's external stimulation only, but most providers do recommend waiting until you've been medically cleared for sexual activity in general, just to be on the safe side.
Use your fingers to move your skin up and down, side to side, and in little circles. Start by working the tissues around the scar and, later, including those on top of the scar as much as your pain and tenderness allows. Eventually, you will be able to pick the skin of the scar up and roll it between your fingertips.
“So, every patient is different and every case is unique. However, from the current medical evidence, most medical authorities do state that if multiple C-sections are planned, the expert recommendation is to adhere to the maximum number of three.”
Women with C-Sections should avoid lifting more than 35 pounds for the first six weeks. Limit other abdominal motions or activities that put strain on the abdomen. Consider purchasing an abdominal binder-wrap for extra support. Expect some numbness at the incision line.
While it's critical for healing your cesarean incision, the development of deep abdominal scar tissue can lead to pain, restricted movement, and adhesions. In some cases, scar complications can also contribute to mechanical infertility and gastrointestinal issues.
Lymphatic drainage massage can be a valuable tool for post-C-section recovery. It can help to reduce swelling, promote healing, and improve your overall well-being. If you are considering lymphatic drainage massage after your C-section, contact us today to book your first session.
Highlights. Many women experience postpartum pain, which affects the comfort after cesarean section. Massage is an effective method for developing comfort status and decreasing pain. Deep tissue massage can use for pain relief and establishing comfort in the postpartum period.
Getting rid of a mummy tummy or a C-section pouch usually involves a combination of lifestyle changes and physical conditioning. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help reduce excess fat and strengthen your abdominal muscles.
It is very common for pregnant women to develop a condition known as diastasis recti. Some women may have it and not even realize, while it may be quite obvious to other women. If you've noticed a vertical bulge on your tummy between your belly button and pubic bone, it may be diastasis recti.
In most cases, you can start scar massage as soon as the incision line has completely closed, with no signs of redness or infection. “It's important to note that 'closed' is not the same as healed,” says Dr. Welter.
Yes, a healthy diet can help reduce C-section overhang over time. Eating nutrient-dense foods like proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats supports your body's healing and can help reduce excess abdominal fat.
Focus on a balanced diet rich in protein, fibre, and whole grains, and start gentle exercises. Be patient, as it takes time for your body to heal and your uterus to contract back to its normal size.
Some core exercises are safe to do if you've had a C-section. These include side planks, pelvic tilts, heel slides, Kegels, squats, and wall sits. You do need the okay from your doctor before you start exercising. Also, it would help if you avoided any exercise that puts unnecessary pressure on the pelvic floor.
A C-section incision is the most painful for the first three or four days after your surgery. By the time you go home, you should start to feel better. But your incision site will still be tender for about three weeks. Keeping your incision clean and dry will help it heal faster and prevent infection.
There's really no set rule when it comes to the number of C-sections you can have. "I have performed a woman's sixth C-section with virtually no complications or difficulties, and I have performed second cesarean sections with many adhesions and potential complications," says Jason S. James, MD, an OB-GYN in Miami.
Avoid gas-forming foods like urad dals, chola, rajma, chawali, channa, besan, pickles, green peas, dry peas. Vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, bhindi, broccholi, onions are better avoided for the first 40 days. Later on, they can be introduced in the mother's diet slowly.