If you have noticed a fold, bulge or ledge of tissue sitting above your caesarean scar, you may have heard it called a “C-section shelf” or “C-section pouch”. These are informal descriptions of an appearance, not medical diagnoses. A shelf can look similar from the outside while reflecting different combinations of healing scar tissue, skin,
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Why Is My C-Section Scar Sensitive to Touch? Gentle Ways to Improve Comfort After a Caesarean Birth If your C-section scar feels uncomfortable when your clothes brush against it, if shower water feels irritating, or if you instinctively avoid touching the area, you’re not alone. Many mothers notice increased sensitivity after a Caesarean birth. While
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Why Is My C-Section Scar Numb? If your C-section scar feels numb, the short answer is: yes, this is very common. During a Caesarean birth, tiny skin nerves are inevitably affected by the incision. As these nerves heal, it’s normal to experience numbness, tingling or altered sensation around the scar. For many women, feeling gradually
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When Can I Start C-Section Scar Massage? During postpartum recovery visits, one question I hear very often is: “Can we start massaging my C-section scar now?” Many mothers are eager to begin scar massage, especially when the area feels numb, tight or simply different from before. But scar massage is not something that should be
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Why Does My C-Section Scar Feel Tight? | C-Section Scar Recovery Sydney Many mothers tell me that although their C-section scar has healed on the surface, it still feels tight or uncomfortable when standing up, stretching, rolling over in bed or lifting their baby. This is one of the most common concerns I hear during
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