THE BLOG
It took me 32 years after my experience of birth trauma to understand my difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, and restlessness. All characteristics of both PTSD and ADHD, as we now know today....
“C-Section mums are the bravest mums. How else would you describe someone willing to be cut open, left with a scar and caring for an infant while recovering from major surgery?” -...
Caesarean delivery is a possibility in all pregnancies. Doctors Chervenak & McCullough, of New York, USA1 argue that pregnant patients should be prepared for this possibility well in advance of...
I know the answer but it still beats me, especially given the fact that they are expected to do their own rehab whilst caring for another little life who has them on call 24/7!
The growing...
What just happened…? If you've just had an emergency C-Section, you might be left wondering what just happened.
If a Caesarean birth wasn’t in the birth plan, or even if it was,...
Surgical wound complications are real, and you can help prevent them.
The incidence of wound breakdown after caesarean birth is significant and women should have knowledge and understanding...
After C-section birth, the stitches or staples will be removed from the wound after 5 days after which it takes 5-6 weeks for complete healing unless of course infection or wound breakdown have...
In 2019, polls taken on several social media forums for women who have birthed by C-section have identified gaps in their knowledge about wound management in the postpartum period.
92 % of...
