Cesarean deliveries (C-sections) are sometimes medically necessary, but the recovery time is slightly longer than a vaginal birth. For this reason, caution should be taken. Following a cesarean ...

A cesarean delivery, also called C-section, requires more time to recover than a vaginal delivery. The big C-section scar takes time to heal, and your back and abdominal muscles need time to gain ...

Your body needs time to heal after pregnancy (which is why the idea of "snapping back" is totally toxic). But that's especially true for women who have had C-sections. After a C-section, your body can ...

From pain and recovery to bonding and baby health, experts explain what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to normal delivery vs C-section ...

Staying active throughout pregnancy may do more than boost mood and energy—it could also help speed up recovery following childbirth, including after a cesarean section. That was the experience of ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Early in life, babies born by cesarean section have different gut ...

New research presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 indicates C-section mothers face greater postpartum challenges, experiencing significantly more severe pain and sleep disturbances. A study of over 1.5 ...