The Truth About C-Section Recovery No One Talks About

Send us Fan MailWhat happens after your C-section?In this solo episode of What They Didn't Tell You: From Core to Floor, Dr. Millie Schweky dives into one of the most overlooked parts of postpartum recovery healing after a Cesarean birth.While new moms receive endless advice about caring for their newborn, very few are taught how to recover from a major abdominal surgery. From numbness and scar sensitivity to the infamous "C-section shelf," Dr. Millie explains what's actually happening inside your body and why so many women continue living with symptoms they believe are simply "normal."This episode is a compassionate reminder that your birth experience matters, your recovery matters, and your feelings are valid. Whether your C-section happened six weeks ago or sixteen years ago, it's never too late to better understand your body and begin your healing journey.Drawing from years of experience as a pelvic floor physical therapist and her own experience recovering from abdominal surgery Dr. Millie shares practical education, encouragement, and hope for every mother navigating life after a C-section.In This Episode:Why C-section recovery deserves more attentionCommon myths about Cesarean birthWhy your C-section was not your faultThe emotional side of an unexpected birth experienceWhy recovering from a C-section is different from a vaginal birthUnderstanding numbness, tightness, and scar sensitivityWhat causes the "C-section shelf"Why scar healing is about more than just the skinThe role of pelvic floor physical therapy after a C-sectionHow to reconnect with your core, breathing, and nervous systemWhy scar massage isn't always the first stepDr. Millie's personal experience recovering from abdominal surgeryHow understanding your body helps you stop fearing itIf you've ever felt disconnected from your body after a C-section, this episode is for you.Learn MoreThe Scar Release Method:milliedpt.com/scar-releasehttps://www.milliedpt.com/scar-releasemilliedpt.comThe Scar Release MethodThe Scar Release Method by Dr. Millie Shwecky is a 90 minute masterclass that will teach you how to reconnect with yourself, healing your c-section scar once and for all. Learn techniques to massage and release scar tissue, and strengthen the connections in your body to fully rehabilitate your scar.