Cesarean Crew:
Real C-Section Recovery, Support, and Planning

Helping you prepare for your C-section, heal after surgery, and find real support along the way.

You’re here — probably tired, overwhelmed, maybe wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.

If you're preparing for a C-section or healing after one, you’re in the right place.

C-section recovery is harder, messier, and more heroic than anyone talks about — and while you're doing the hardest work of your life, the world just says "rest" and "enjoy every moment."

At Cesarean Crew, we offer:

C-section birth planning resources
Honest C-section recovery tips
Emotional support for parents after surgery

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Or, check out our blog:

Emergency C-Section - 8 Quick Tips Before Rolling to the Operating Room.

The quick briefing we wish someone had told us right before our c-section to make the unknown less scary

Post C-Section Clothes: What to Wear for C-Section Recovery

Essential items for your post c-section wardrobe.

How to Help Someone After a C-Section? (A Guide for Friends and Family)

Here are ten things you can do to support someone after a c-section.

WE ALL HAVE
A STORY.

Whether your c-section was "relaxing" and you healed quickly, or "overwhelming" and you still don't feel right months later, these are all valid experiences that deserve empathy and respect.

But since no one talks about it, we all have to figure it out on our own. Which is ridiculous.

That needs to change.

Sharing our stories connects us.

To each other. To ourselves. To the path forward.

We'll go first, here's ours.

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LET'S SHARE
STORIES, SUPPORT, & SOLUTIONS.

Say it in the moment.
Or say it after.
Say it once.
Or say it over and over.

But make sure you say it.
Because they really need to hear it.

And they need to hear it from you.

🥰 Tag someone who helped you feel seen and appreciated.

👆Or tag someone whose partner had a c-section who could benefit from this reminder.

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Close your eyes and take a deep breath.

They are doing what they need to do. You don't need to watch them prep. You don't need to look at all of the things in the room. They've got this and they've got you.

Your only job now is to try to relax and to breathe through the moment. And that's a big job, so it makes sense if it feels hard.

Just focus on what is in your control right now.
Breathe in and out.

And let your team of professionals do what they do best.

You are in the safest place you can be.

You are with the right people at this time.

You are giving your child the safest arrival in this situation.

Let them focus on what they do best.
And shift your focus inward.
Relax.
Breathe.

🙋‍♀️ What did you focus on to get through your delivery?

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#RealLifeCSectionAdvice
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Many people have never seen an operating room before, so it can be overwhelming when you first enter. Especially with emergency c-sections, there is barely any mental prep for the patient who is about to experience major surgery while awake, so the words that their anesthesiologist says can really transform how safe, prepared, and "held" they feel during the experience.

Words have so much power in these situations, and they are absolutely free.

How can we use words to enhance these experiences and to help women experience better outcomes?

👏Did your team say anything that helped?

😢If not, what did you want to hear?

#CSectionSupportNeeded
#ORWordsOfComfort
#CSectionCommunityCare
#CSectionMoms
#SurgerySupportiveWords
#CSectionJourney
#CSectionAdvice
#OperationRoomEncouragement
#CSectionMomsSupport
#SurgeryRoomCompassion
#Anesthesiologists
#BetterCSection

Throwing up while on your back in an environment that is supposed to be sterile (and still?) sounds like the worst. And, well, it kinda is.
So, if you're feeling nauseated (which is VERY COMMON), let your anesthesiologist know and they can probably help.

Hopefully, they can give you something to reduce it, and if not fast enough...well, you'll probably feel better once it's out. So...win-win??? Yeah, we know.

But at least knowing it is normal, expected, and that there are options can help immensely. For our first, it caught us off guard because we didn't know to expect it and, yeah, let's just say the bucket arrived exactly in time.

For our second, we knew about this and told our anesthesiologist THE SECOND we felt it and whatever magic they did made it just fade away.

Knowledge is power!

Wishing you a peaceful, puke-free delivery. :)

😷 Oh, and if you’re an anesthesiologist, PLEASE TELL your patients that they may feel nauseous, it’s very common, and that you can give them something. Otherwise, your people-pleaser patients are politely trying to choke back the feeling until it’s too late. And they are turning towards their partner or you, lol.

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#CSectionMoms
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#CSectionStrong
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#CSectionLife
#CSectionHealing
#CSectionExperience
#CSectionBirth
#CSectionPreparation
#CSectionRecoveryTips
#LAndDNurseSupport
#LAndDCare
#AnesthesiologistInsights
#AnesthesiaCare
#SurgicalTeamSupport
#MedicalSupportTeam

Our recommendation? Set aside an area in your closet or dresser to just put your c-section capsule wardrobe.

Ideally, make sure it is high enough that you don't have to bend.

This approach will cut down on the mental fatigue of selecting things to wear, limit the amount of laundry that piles up, and provide an easy way for other people to help you with your laundry.

We labeled baskets or areas of the shelves so someone could fold our laundry and know exactly where to put it while we pass out on a couch. (Help others help you! 🙌)

🙋‍♀️ What else would you add to this list?

⚡ Got other hacks for clothing and systems to help with c-section recovery?

Let us know!

#BetterCSections
#RealLifeCSectionAdvice
#CesareanCrew
#CsectionRecovery
#CsectionTips
#BreechBaby
#CesareanBirth
#CsectionMoms
#CSectionExperience
#CSectionSupport
#CSectionAdvice

We see you.

In this struggle.
In this moment.
In this chapter
That doesn't last forever
Yet feels endless
While you're there.

We see you.
In your bravery.
In your showing up.
In your best times
And your worst.

We see you.
And we are so damn proud.

Keep it up, mama. You're doing good. ❤️

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#RealLifeCSectionAdvice
#CesareanCrew
#CSectionAwareness
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#CSectionJourney
#CSectionMoms
#CSectionSupport
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#postpartum

Words have so much power. If you are a doctor or provider involved in c-sections, you have a direct role in how safe, supported, and held your patient feels during and after one of the scariest moments of her life. That not only brings emotional comfort but also allows the patient to feel more physically relaxed, which we can only imagine is better for surgery and recovery.

The procedure may be below the curtain, but the patient is above the curtain. Please think about how you are treating the whole patient.

And we get it -- there is a ton going on and a definite order of priority and focus required. But if we had heard any one of these phrases, it would have gone so far and literally would take 10 seconds on your way out the door.

When you check back in on them, offer them a debrief on how they ended up there and how the surgery went. We need this.

If you've had a c-section, what did your team say that helped? Or what do you wish they had said?

If you're a doctor, we challenge you to think about what phrases you used to help your patient feel validated, held, and safe. If you need ideas, pull from ours or those in the comments below!

#BetterCSections
#CsectionRecovery
#CsectionTips
#BreechBaby
#CesareanBirth
#CsectionMoms
#CSectionExperience
#CSectionSupport
#CSectionAdvice
#ObgynInsights
#ObstetricianCare
#LAndDNurseSupport
#LAndDCare
#AnesthesiologistInsights
#AnesthesiaCare
#SurgicalTeamSupport
#MedicalSupportTeam
#HealthcareProfessionals
#SurgerySupportiveWords
#SurgeryRoomCompassion

You may not have planned on a c-section recovery, but here you are! Find out the best clothes to make your recovery more comfortable and maybe even feel a little more put together. Yeah, we know -- we said maybe. ;)

Sounds about right. If you know someone who had a c-section, give them a big hug (but not too tight) because yeah, everything hurts.

But the good news? It really does get better quickly. (Though "quickly" may be relative term for the person experiencing it.)

The first 4 days is the hardest, but you will be really amazed at the difference you feel at the end of week 1, week 2, and week 3. Just remember to take it slow. There's no race. If you're offered help, take it. If it's not offered, ask for it. You deserve it.

What was the hardest thing for you after your c-section? What helped?

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If your hospital allows you to hold your baby while in the operating room, and you don't feel ready (or your arms feel shaky) that is 100% ok. You've got a lot going on at that moment.

No, you aren't missing out on a magical moment. (It won't feel magical if you don't feel safe).

No, you aren't the worst mom in the world for opting out of that opportunity.
(You are a human going through an extremely overwhelming and overstimulating experience. It's fine to take a minute to just get through that).

When you feel ready to safely hold your baby, they'll be ready for you. You'll be holding them TONS over the next few days, weeks, and months, so there is plenty of time for bonding.

Let go of any expectations of how you wanted it to go, and just go with the flow of how you feel. Release any guilt for decisions you made, and trust that you made the best decision based on what you knew about yourself and the situation at that point in time.

Some say that holding the baby helped calm their physical responses down. (Great decision tuning into what your body needed!)

Others said they weren't ready until the recovery room. (Great decision, putting your baby's safety first!)

Either way, it's ok.
You're doing great.

#CSectionRecovery
#CSectionJourney
#CSectionMoms
#CSectionSupport
#CSectionAdvice
#CSectionTips
#CSectionExperience
#CSectionBirth
#CSectionPreparation
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#BirthRegrets

If it's not within reach, it's probably not happening. Lean into this phase, relax, snuggle, and watch all the shows you never have time for.

It's not lazy, your body is working hard at recovering, your arms are working hard at comforting, and your mind is probably working overtime and needs to zone out a little each day.

What was your favorite show to watch during recovery?

Got any #couchlife hacks?

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Each hospital has different policies, but many are opening up the option for mothers to enjoy skin-to-skin with their baby in the operating room if they feel stable.

Alternatively, the partner can hold the baby's face close to the mom's for some cheek-to-cheek snuggles.

If not possible due to policy or mom's comfort, then just enjoy your skin-to-skin golden hour in the recovery room.

But start with asking! There may be several "gentle c-section" options your doctor offers (or is flexible on) to help you achieve the birth experience that you want.

Were you able to enjoy skin-to-skin as part of your c-section birth?

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When we were planning our second c-section (and wanted it to be MUCH different from our first experience), we remembered how hard it was to find relevant, relatable information about c-section recovery that actually helped us heal (physically and emotionally).

So much of the content out there felt overly clinical, too high level, or didn't reflect the realities of trying to navigate "newborn life" while also healing from a major surgery. This path involves struggle AND strength, and it's helpful when we're honest about it so that we can learn what actually helps.

We knew the postpartum phase can be overwhelming, so we needed one simple place to find all the most helpful c-section prep and recovery content on the internet -- so we got to work creating it.

We curated and saved the articles and resources that we thought were the most helpful and relatable. Where there were gaps, we started filling them.

Introducing Cesarean Crew, where we just focus on making c-sections better for the women who experience them. We are continuing to build out resources, articles, and community, so if you have any questions, advice, or content for fellow c-section moms, let's talk.

We started healing when we started talking. So let's open up the conversation about what c-sections are really like, what prep actually helps, and how we can heal faster afterward so that more women can actually enjoy the newborn phase and get back to thriving faster.

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#CsectionTips
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Add this to things we never thought we needed guidance on....but for real it helps.

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These were the words I yearned to hear as I was wheeled into the Operating Room for my C-section. Simple yet impactful, they would have made an immeasurable difference in how that moment felt between signing the c-section consent form and rolling down the hallway and into the operating room.

Many people have never seen an operating room before, so it can be overwhelming when you first enter. Especially with emergency c-sections, there is barely any mental prep for the patient who is about to experience major surgery while awake, so the words that their nurse or anesthesiologist says on that brief trip really can transform how safe, prepared, and "held" they feel upon arrival and how the overall experience feels. Words have so much power. Let's use them to help.

👏Did your team say anything that helped?

😢If not, what did you want to hear?

#CSectionSupportNeeded
#ORWordsOfComfort
#CSectionCommunityCare
#CSectionMoms
#SurgerySupportiveWords
#CSectionJourney
#CSectionAdvice
#OperationRoomEncouragement
#CSectionMomsSupport
#SurgeryRoomCompassion
#BestNurseEver
#BetterCSections
#anesthesiologist

It's the unknown that is scary. So let's pull back the curtain a little and talk more about what a c-section is like, what is surprising (but totally normal), and any advice to make the surgery or recovery more comfortable. The more we share what to expect, the fewer surprises there'll be for c-section moms. 🤰💡

#CSectionAwareness #PregnancyTips #CSectionJourney #MotherhoodInsights #PregnancyPrep #RecoveryJourney #CSectionRecovery #EmpoweredMoms #BirthPreparation #CSectionSolutions"

Welcome to Cesarean Crew. Not going to lie, we didn't rock our first c-section...it rocked us.

And when we came out looking for answers (while feeling completely overwhelmed), all the content was super clinical, high level, and not actually helpful for real life. Everything was about the steps of the surgery or the incision healing time. What about the human healing time? Because, yeah, we were not okay.

Turns out, when you're not okay, the best thing is to talk to someone who also was not okay...who then figured out how to get back to thriving again.

It also turns out, that's super hard to do when no one talks about having c-sections. A third of us are having them...so why did it feel like we knew no one who had been in the same situation?

So, when preparing for our second we knew we wanted it to be different. Like completely different.

So, we started talking. We talked to women who had similar experiences and healed from them. We talked to women who LOVED their experiences and learned from them. We talked to anyone who had advice on how to make healing easier and faster. We talked to professionals about the millions of questions we had before, during, and after. And we talked to each other about how to make this information more accessible, relatable, and helpful for real life.

Then, we got busy building it. We hope you find it helpful. If you do, please share with others in your life who may benefit from this. We're just getting started, and we'd love your help in spreading the word.

www.CesareanCrew.com

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Cesarean Crew:
Real C-Section Recovery, Support, and Planning