Recovering from a caesarean section (C-section) can be a challenging and delicate process for new mothers. In this article, we will explore seven effective strategies to help expedite and enhance the recovery journey after a C-section. From practical self-care tips to gentle exercises and emotional support, these recommendations are designed to empower mothers as they navigate the post-operative period.

1. Protect and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles

Pregnancy and childbirth can place significant strain on the pelvic floor muscles, causing conditions such as incontinence and prolapse. Having a c-section does not stop such conditions from occurring, one prevalent misconception surrounding childbirth is that a C-section safeguards the pelvic floor from damage. The pelvic floor comprises muscles, ligaments, and tissues that provide support to the pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus, and bowel. Weakened muscles or stretched ligaments...

 Our years of experience in helping people to cure and prevent pelvic floor disorders have given us a lot of insight into the best way to protect these delicate muscles. By paying a little bit of extra attention to these 6 parts of your life you can futureproof your pelvic floor muscles and ensure you stay healthy and happy!

1. Pelvic Floor Exercises

We’re passionate about the need for everyone to keep up with their kegel exercises, and the facts back us up! Pelvic floor exercises are recommended by medical professionals around the world as the best way to tackle pelvic disorders. Symptoms like incontinence and prolapse are massively reduced and even totally cured, in just a few minutes a day!

What is My Pelvic Floor?

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Kegel exercises work your pelvic floor muscles and can help with both urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. It's extremely unlikely that you'll injure yourself doing these exercises, but you can still overdo them to the point of mild to moderate pain. The biggest risk of overdoing Kegels is temporary muscle pain, often in the vagina or around the rectum. It's extremely unlikely that you'll tear or otherwise injure your PC muscles, but if you experience pain, burning or stretching, take a break from Kegels until the pain goes away. If the pain gets worse or is severe, avoid Kegels and call your doctor for advice. Follow our handy guide to help you exercise safely and get the best results...

The group of muscles that make up the pelvic floor work in the same way as any other muscle in the body. Relaxing and contracting to move the surrounding ligaments, bones and organs. The only voluntary function of the pelvic floor muscle is the same contraction you do for your pelvic floor exercises; an inward lift and squeeze around your vagina, rectum and urethra.

But what do the pelvic floor muscles do when they contract and relax?

• Healthy urination and bowel movements - A strong pelvic floor is essential to have voluntary movement of both the sphincter and urethra. They must coordinate to have a full bowel movement. Hence the weakening of these muscles often results in incontinence or conversely, constipation.
• Aids sexual function - Alongside a variety of psychological and biological issues, the pelvic floor muscles are essential in satisfactory erectile function and ejaculation...

You might have heard of your pelvic floor muscles, also known as your Kegel or PC muscles. These all refer to the same collection of muscles, fibres and ligaments that work together to support your pelvic organs and give you urogenital control (control of both urinary and genital organs) in your pelvic floor.