Scar therapist Hannah Poulton offers practical tips and ideas to help you look after your C-section scar during the first eight weeks after birth (please note: in this video it should say they dont cut your abdominals but seperate them).
"I wanted to share my personal and professional experiences of how you can look after C-section scars," says Hannah.
"I had a C-section myself in 2017 and not only was the experience traumatic, the after care was quite limited. It spurred me on to want to help more women after their C-sections to help them recover well and know what to do.
"So during the opening eight weeks after birth, here is some advice..."
* 1 to 4 Weeks: You have come home and the scar may feel tight and sore. That's perfectly normal and it will settle down with time. You can keep it clean with a bath or shower, which is nice and relaxing. If you have a bit of a tummy, lift it up and let the air get to your scar. It allows the scar to dry slightly and you can gently pat it dry with a towel too. Begin to engage with your scar with a super light touch, like the weight of a 20 pence piece on the back of your hand.
When you get out of bed, use the pendulum approach. Roll on your side, drop both legs over the bed, sit up on the edge of the bed and then stand.
Use lots of pillows to support yourself in the opening few weeks. A C-section cuts through seven layers of your skin, muscle, fat and tissue. Your tummy muscles will be cut through so sitting up might be painful in the first few weeks.
* 4 to 6 Weeks: Now is the time to engage with your scar. Lots of ladies see me who are not even able to look at or touch their scar. We never force anyone to do this. But if you can, start to look at and touch your scar very lightly. Use a moisturising gel or cream to nourish and protect your scar. The right type of cream and gels can help like aloe vera, tea tree and chamomile. Press very lightly over your scar. Really take your time because your body and mind have been through a massive experience and it can take an immense toll on your body.
* 6 to 8 Weeks: I see ladies between 6 to 8 weeks and we go through some products that can help and we look at how the C-section is affecting the rest of your body and whether you have pain in your hips and back or top of legs and maybe your chest. These symptoms are common and we work on them together with gentle hands-on therapy.
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1 дек 2020
