--- title: "C Section Blog Archives" url: https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/ description: "Every entry from the C Section Blog: care after a c section, healing and recovery tips, scar care, belly bands and belts, written by Christina Hemming." --- # C Section Blog Archives Care after C Section, recovery and healing tips, scar care, belly bands and belts 26 entries written between October 22, 2009 and May 10, 2017. Every entry is listed once below, newest first; the category index links to the same entries filed by subject. ## Categories - [C Section Birth](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/c-section-birth/) 7 - [Cesarean Surgery Processes](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/c-section-birth/cesareansurgeryprocesses/) 2 - [Birth & Pregnancy](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/childbirth-pregnancy/) 9 - [After Childbirth](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/childbirth-pregnancy/after-childbirth/) 9 - [Birthing Stories](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/childbirth-pregnancy/birthingstories/) 2 - [Massage](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/childbirth-pregnancy/massage/) 5 - [Pregnancy Support Belts](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/childbirth-pregnancy/pregnancy-support-belts/) 5 - [Pregnancy Support](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/childbirth-pregnancy/pregnancy-support/) 4 - [Womens Health](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/childbirth-pregnancy/womens-health-childbirth-pregnancy/) 8 - [C section Recovery](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/csection-recovery/) 14 - [Belly Band](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/csection-recovery/belly-band/) 6 - [C Section Healing](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/csection-recovery/c-section-healing/) 7 - [C Section Pain](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/csection-recovery/c-section-pain/) 1 - [C Section Scar](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/csection-recovery/c-section-scar/) 3 - [Get Medical Tips](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/go/get-medical-tips/) 5 ## 2017 - [C-Section wound closure improves with Glove change by Doctor](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/get-medical-tips/c-section-wound-closure-improves-with-glove-change-by-doctor/)May 10, 2017 by Christina HemmingI read an article yesterday based on a study in a Minnesota Hospital over a period of a year which clearly shows that a simple glove change by all attending Doctors and nurses in the operating room... ## 2016 - [THE Vegetable Broth Recipe After Pregnancy](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/childbirth-pregnancy/the-vegetable-broth-recipe-after-pregnancy/)December 22, 2016 by Christina HemmingThis restorative broth is gentle on your digestive system and packed with immune boosting properties - Needed after you've exhausted all of your energy having a baby, and especially if you are also... - [What is Vaginal Seeding for C-Section (CD) Delivery? The body is made up of 90% foreign bacteria and viruses and is 10% Human.](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/what-is-vaginal-seeding-for-c-section-cd-delivery-the-body-is-made-up-of-90-foreign-bacteria-and-viruses-and-is-10-human/)December 15, 2016 by Christina HemmingC Section, vacuum extractor assisted baby Exposing a newborn baby that is born via a C-Section to different micro organisms from the skin,vagina and anal fluids, is a research study that has taken on... - [C-Section Birth Plans & Vaginal Birth tips, include belly bands for Baby shower gifts](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/childbirth-pregnancy/vaginal-or-c-section-birth-plans-and-preparedness/)September 21, 2016 by Christina HemmingInclude the C Section Recovery Belt or Kit in your birth plan & post natal care at baby shower for the Hospital and later at home with your discharge orders. Create a birth plan that takes into account... - [Poems for C-Section Moms](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/childbirth-pregnancy/after-childbirth/poems-for-c-section-moms/)September 8, 2016 by Christina HemmingI need to bind my belly to keep things all in line. I need the extra support I'll get for just this little time. To massage myself and brush my skin so it heals to look just fine. So the only sign I ever... - [Self Care Tips After Pregnancy](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/childbirth-pregnancy/after-childbirth/self-care-tips-after-pregnancy/)September 1, 2016 by Christina HemmingMaintaining your self-care after baby is born is a necessity. At times you may feel the lack of free time is making your self-care practice impossible. However, it is so important to pamper yourself, so... - [25 Reasons Why We Love Our Doulas!](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/reasons-why-we-love-our-doulas/)June 23, 2016 by Christina HemmingThe ultimate childbirth assistant for prenatal, labor, postnatal care, and beyond. Your doula will help you, as well as your partner and family, with emotional support and physical assistance. Strong,... - [Postpartum Belly Belt Band And Bind to Shrink Hips](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/belly-band/postpartum-belly-binding-to-shrink-hips/)May 13, 2016 by Christina HemmingBelly binding, also known as a Belly Belt, or Belly Band, uses a cotton wrap in a modern design to compress your stomach during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Whether it's a cesarean or vaginal birth,... - [Postpartum Belly Binding to Shrink Hips](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/childbirth-pregnancy/after-childbirth/postpartum-belly-binding-to-shrink-hips/)April 21, 2016 by Christina HemmingBelly binding is the technique used for centuries of wrapping your stomach during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Whether it's a cesarean or vaginal birth, binding will in fact shrink your hips. A... - [Plus-size Pregnancy Tips](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/plus-size-pregnancy-tips/)April 1, 2016 by Christina HemmingWhen you're overweight and pregnant there is an increased risk of health complications, and it's important to be proactive in your care. More than half of women ages 20 to 44 are overweight, and a third... - [Cesarean Section - What You Need To Know](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/cesarean-section-what-you-need-to-know/)March 26, 2016 by Christina HemmingIt is important to be properly informed of a cesarean section while pregnant, whether you're planning on it or not. Emergency c-sections are a reality and it's best to be prepared. Here is what you should... - [Do Your Kegels for Better Sex](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/do-your-kegels-for-better-sex/)March 17, 2016 by Christina HemmingYour vagina will obviously be stretched out just after childbirth, but starts to shrink back and tone within just a few days. Kegels are exercises you can do to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, make... - [Post Pregnancy Hormones And Sex](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/post-pregnancy-hormones-and-sex/)March 16, 2016 by Christina HemmingPostpartum Depression Hormone changes may be causing postpartum depression. The baby blues are feelings of sadness, anxiety, and irritability. These feelings may decrease arousal, but what better way to... - [Finding the Time for Sexy Time](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/finding-the-time-for-sexy-time/)March 16, 2016 by Christina HemmingEven if you have the energy for love making, just finding the time for your partner can be difficult. Here are some tips to ensure you and your partner are present with each other, as well as the baby.... - [Fighting Fatigue to Increase Your Sex Life](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/fighting-fatigue-to-increase-your-sex-life/)March 14, 2016 by Christina HemmingLack of energy is most likely the biggest deterrent from getting down with your partner. Your baby requires continuous feedings day and night, which can leave you feeling drained in between. Proper... - [Increase Oxytocin with Touch And Increase Your Sex Drive](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/increase-oxytocin-with-touch/)March 10, 2016 by Christina HemmingHaving Great Sex After Baby Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the body which plays a role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, and during and after childbirth. It is released during the stretching of... - [Having Great Sex After Baby](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/having-great-sex-after-baby/)March 10, 2016 by Christina HemmingHaving an exciting and fulfilling sex life is just as important as caring for your baby. Transforming the intimacy with your baby to each other can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some... - [Postpartum Care For Great Sex](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/childbirth-pregnancy/after-childbirth/postpartum-care-for-great-sex/)March 10, 2016 by Christina HemmingPostpartum Recovery and Care The greater you care for your body, the quicker you will heal, and the quicker you will be safe to have sex. Recovery begins in the last few months of your pregnancy. Your... - [Importance of Belly Binding for Pregnancy And Postpartum Recovery](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/importance-of-belly-binding-for-pregnancy-and-postpartum-recovery/)February 22, 2016 by Christina HemmingBinding & Post Partum care is one of the most important things aside from proper nutrition and rest when preparing or recovering from pregnancy and childbirth. - Abdominal Support for Pregnancy -... - [C-Section Babies And Mothers Vaginal Microbes](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/c-section-birth/c-section-babies-and-mothers-vaginal-microbes/)February 4, 2016 by C-Section Recovery adminAs we wrote about in the article c-section babies microbial life, babies born via c-section do not benefit from the exposure to the microbial life in the birth canal and vagina of the mother. This lack of... ## 2014 - [2014 Family Choice Award winner for best product!](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/2014-family-choice-award-winner-for-best-product/)February 5, 2014 by Christina HemmingYahoo! We won an award from Family Choice without even submitting a product to them. Thank you!This means that most likely someone used the kit and realized that our soft cotton binder and strap with the... - [C Section Birth And After Care Plan for C Section Recovery](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/c-section-birth/c-section-birth-and-after-care-plan-for-c-section-recovery/)January 3, 2014 by Christina HemmingThe need to improve C Section birth is long overdue. While studies and research are slow, there are some upgrades that we can share concerning surgical birth. While C-Sections may be elective, there is no... ## 2013 - [3 Tips to Upgrade Your Cesarean Birth, Recovery After C Section And Belly Binding with Bands](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/3-tips-to-upgrade-your-cesarean-birth-recovery-after-c-section-and-belly-binding-with-bands/)September 14, 2013 by Christina Hemming3 EssentialTips to Upgrade your Cesarean Birth, Recovery after C Section and Belly binding bands The need to upgrade Cesarean Section birth is long overdue. While studies and research are slow, there are... ## 2011 - [Is Wealth a Factor in Elective C-sections](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/childbirth-pregnancy/wealth-factor-elective-c-sections/)May 23, 2011 by C-Section Recovery adminC-section rates continue to rise, there are many theories why, but no conclusive evidence to definitively prove them. One persistent theory is women wanting them, which has gained the tag ˜too posh to... ## 2010 - [C Sections And Placenta Previa Risk](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/c-sections-and-placenta-previa-risk/)October 20, 2010 by C-Section Recovery adminThe video below highlighting the risk of placenta previa after c-section was aired on ABC news. When looking at the risks associated with cesarean delivery, many care givers do not discuss the potential... ## 2009 - [How Dry Skin Brushing Aids C Section Recovery](https://csectionrecoverybelt.com/csection-recovery/how_dry_skin_brushing_aids_c_section_recovery/)October 22, 2009 by C-Section Recovery adminAfter a Cesarean birth, you are going to have a scar, it is after all surgery that cuts through six layers, which cuts superficial nerves and disrupts the lymphatic flow. Many people feel afraid to touch...