c-section-recovery
Sisterhood of the Scar Revisited
Many years ago I wrote this piece after attending my very first ICAN conference in San Diego in 2005. I read this and part of me weeps for her, for the me I was and for the women who are becoming part of this sisterhood willingly, wittingly or not. My pain has been transformed into…
Read MoreWhat might a cesarean get you? Often more than is bargained for.
This is a slight re-do from a popular blog post from early 2008. The information is vital and pertinent to the near 1.5 million women (based on previous CDC data) who will have a cesarean surgery this year. Having a cesarean section will almost always get you a baby. Generally there is much more to…
Read MorePreparing for Post Birth –
Putting effort into the initial postpartum period is in my opinion equally as important as preparing for pregnancy and birth. Sometimes it is even more important due to circumstance or birth outcome. Too many focus solely on the labor, delivery and perhaps the “stuff” that goes with having a baby while completely forgetting to look…
Read MoreCesarean Awareness Month
April is Cesarean Awareness Month http://www.ican-online.org/ What is Cesarean Awareness Month? An internationally recognized month of awareness about the impact of cesarean sections on mothers, babies, and families worldwide. It’s about educating yourself to the pros and cons of major abdominal surgery and the possibilities for healthy birth afterwards as well as educating yourself for…
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