Healing after a Cesarean birth isn’t just about rest—it’s about recovery. Many people don’t realize that scar massage can help with way more than just the scar itself. We’re talking improved bladder function, easier bowel movements, reduced pain with sex, and less numbness. Here’s how to get started: ✨ Begin massaging above and below the scar ✨ Once fully healed, you can gently massage directly over the scar ✨ Try 3–5 minutes every other day until you notice improvements in pain, sensation, or m

According to ACOG most women with a history of a prior cesarean birth are appropriate candidates for VBAC. Yet sometimes it feels like a fight to find a provider that will authentically respect your desire for this. Are there risks? Absolutely. Are there risks with the alternative, repeat cesarean? Absolutely. You deserve a provider that can help you understand the risks of both options and then help you make a decision that’s consistent with your values and desires. Don’t settle. Check out my a

Cesarean birth can be life-saving in true emergencies — but it is still major abdominal surgery, and it carries real risks. According to Dr. Marsden Wagner, maternal mortality is higher with cesarean birth than with vaginal birth, even when non-emergency (elective) cesareans are analyzed separately. Babies born by cesarean are also more likely to experience respiratory distress, because they miss the natural lung compression that occurs during vaginal birth — a process that helps clear fluid fro