C-Section Recovery Timeline at Home

Last Updated: June 13, 2024By Liesel TeenBSN, RN, Practicing Labor and Delivery NurseThis article may contain affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more about affiliate links.In this article, we are taking a look at your C-Section recovery timeline at home. This article picks up after you’ve been discharged!It provides an overview of what to expect in terms of pain, incision care, and the general postpartum recovery after your C-section birth.If you are looking for information about the other aspect of your C-Section care, check out these related articles:Scheduled C-Sections: An OverviewWhat to Expect After Your C-Section in the PACUOtherwise, let’s dive in!Table Of ContentsThe first weeks of your C-section recoveryC-Section recovery for the next 2-6 weeksC-Section recovery at 6-8 WeeksC-Section scar mobilizationWrapping upFollow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our communit...