Recovery After C-Section: What You Need to Know

Complete C-section recovery can take a few weeks, but you should notice decreased pain after the first few days. A cesarean section (also called a cesarean or C-section) is a major abdominal surgery, and what you do after surgery will influence your recovery. Your overall health and any pregnancy complications, the type of C-section you have, and your physical activity following a C-section all impact healing. Learn what to expect during C-section recovery and what you can do to promote healing. Recovering From Surgery C-Section Recovery: First 48 Hours The first few days after a C-section are usually the most painful because your incision is fresh. Abdominal surgeries, like cesareans, disrupt internal tissues and muscles. However, a surgeon carefully separates the abdominal muscles instead of cutting them during a C-section. C-sections recovery is different than other abdominal surgeries because of the myriad changes happening simultaneously in your body. In addition to healing from t...