Cesarean deliveries (C-sections) are sometimes medically necessary, but the recovery time is slightly longer than a vaginal birth. For this reason, caution should be taken. Following a cesarean ...

Recovering from a C-section is not only about rest. Gentle, progressive exercise, done with the right timing, can improve circulation, support scar healing, rebuild strength, and protect long-term ...

After running the marathon, cycling Ride London and competing solo in Hyrox while pregnant, Katie O’Malley opens up about her humbling homecoming to exercise ...

Fact: Giving birth is never easy. But if you’ve had a C-section (whether it was planned or not), then the period after delivery can come with a host of unique challenges—it is a major surgery, after ...

C-sections are a common birthing experience, affecting millions of women worldwide. It's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, sore, and maybe a little emotional after surgery. Recovery is a marathon, ...

Staying active throughout pregnancy may do more than boost mood and energy—it could also help speed up recovery following childbirth, including after a cesarean section. That was the experience of ...

Racheal Ede is an experienced medical and health writer with an extensive health background as a medical laboratory scientist. She is passionate about helping people make informed medical decisions by ...

A cesarean delivery, also called C-section, requires more time to recover than a vaginal delivery. The big C-section scar takes time to heal, and your back and abdominal muscles need time to gain ...

Recovery after C-section takes time and careful attention. Your body has gone through major surgery, so soreness, fatigue, and discomfort are normal. You might wonder when you can start daily ...

With around one in four pregnant people in the UK having a caesarean birth (according to the NHS), it's no wonder that many parents-to-be have questions about what to expect from a c-section. From how ...