You Time | Self-care Podcast

Often, pregnancy and birth don’t go as planned, and many women find themselves having a c-section for a variety of reasons. In fact, the global c-section rate is a whopping 21% according to an NPR article. That’s pretty alarming to me, to be honest. After the birth of my breech baby via c-section, I quickly realized just how much I didn’t know about this procedure. I’m sharing that crucial information and some helpful tips with you on this episode of You Time. Topics Covered: The global rate of c-sections | 3:46 You’re fully awake…usually | 5:04 Sex can still hurt | 8:02 Bleeding happens| 10:31 Why your milk might be delayed | 13:01 Get a move on it, sister | 15:15 Catheter talk…you need to know! | 17:27 You’ve got this, mama! | 19:37 Additional Resources: Here are some additional resources and things to know about c-sections: General information about the global c-section rate Supportive breastfeeding tips for cesarean moms Information on pain during sex post-c-section and the best organic and all-natural l