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The Truth About C-Section Recovery: Real Advice from a Doula + 3x C-Section Mom

The Truth About C-Section Recovery: Real Advice from a Doula + 3x C-Section Mom

Update: 2025-04-26
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In this conversation, C-section recovery coach Nicole Alfred discusses the often misunderstood aspects of C-section recovery, emphasizing that healing is a process that extends beyond the commonly assumed six-week timeline. She highlights the physical and emotional challenges faced by C-section mothers, including body image issues and pelvic floor dysfunction. 

Nicole Alfred advocates for intentional movement and rehabilitation, stressing the importance of scar care and self-compassion during recovery. She also provides empowering knowledge for expecting mothers, encouraging them to understand their unique recovery journey and to seek support when needed. 

Nicole also discusses the emotional and physical challenges faced by mothers who have experienced traumatic births, particularly C-sections. She emphasizes the importance of processing birth trauma, preparing for potential C-sections, and the emotional weight that comes with these experiences. 


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Beyond the Scar Podcast



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The Truth About C-Section Recovery: Real Advice from a Doula + 3x C-Section Mom

The Truth About C-Section Recovery: Real Advice from a Doula + 3x C-Section Mom

Megan Stander and Chelsea Ledsen