No matter how your baby comes into this world, your body requires a recovery period. But keep in mind that vaginal delivery and cesarean procedures are two very different experiences in which ...

Fact: Giving birth is never easy. But if you’ve had a C-section (whether it was planned or not), then the period after delivery can come with a host of unique challenges—it is a major surgery, after ...

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A C-section is major surgery, so you will need at least 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. One of the best ways to a quick recovery is walking, which you can start while still in the hospital. You'll need ...

Have you recently had a C-section? Are you planning to have a C-section? I had a C-section for my first and let’s just say these are the things that worked for Me. A common emotion in these parts is a ...

A cesarean delivery is a surgery where an incision is made through the abdominal wall to deliver a baby quickly and safely. Cesarean deliveries are sometimes medically necessary, but the recovery time ...

Medically reviewed by Lulu Zhao, M.D. Recovering from a C-section usually takes around six weeks, and rest is crucial for healing. Walking and moving carefully help prevent blood clots and improve ...

Staying active throughout pregnancy may do more than boost mood and energy—it could also help speed up recovery following childbirth, including after a cesarean section. That was the experience of ...

The Bachelor's Catherine Giudici Lowe gave birth to her third child, daughter Mia, via cesarean section on Dec. 23 Catherine Giudici Lowe is reflecting on the ups and downs of becoming a mother of ...

Many cesarean sections are necessary to minimize the danger from complications such as placenta previa – when the placenta blocks the opening of the cervix – or a baby is in a breech position. Surgery ...

Following a C-section, you’ll need to avoid driving for at least a couple of weeks as your body recovers. Share on Pinterest Nicky Lloyd/Getty Images A little bundle of joy is worth the wait, and no ...

Days after Bachelorette alum JoJo Fletcher gave birth to her and husband Jordan Rodgers’ first baby during an emergency ...