HLP Therapy - How to Look After Your C-section Scar From Day 1... to Week 8

Scar therapist Hannah Poulton offers practical tips and ideas to help you look after your C-section scar during the first eight weeks after birth (please note: in this video it should say they dont cut your abdominals but seperate them).
"I wanted to share my personal and professional experiences of how you can look after C-section scars," says Hannah.
"I had a C-section myself in 2017 and not only was the experience traumatic, the after care was quite limited. It spurred me on to want to help more women after their C-sections to help them recover well and know what to do.
"So during the opening eight weeks after birth, here is some advice..."
1 to 4 Weeks: You have come home and the scar may feel tight and sore. That's perfectly normal and it will settle down with time. You can keep it clean with a bath or shower, which is nice and relaxing. If you have a bit of a tummy, lift it up and let the air get to your scar. It allows the scar to dry slightly and you can gently pat it dry with a towel too. Begin to engage with your scar with a super light touch, like the weight of a 20 pence piece on the back of your hand.
When you get out of bed, use the pendulum approach. Roll on your side, drop both legs over the bed, sit up on the edge of the bed and then stand.
Use lots of pillows to support yourself in the opening few weeks. A C-section cuts through seven layers of your skin, muscle, fat and tissue. Your tummy muscles will be cut through so sitting up might be painful in the first few weeks.
4 to 6 Weeks: Now is the time to engage with your scar. Lots of ladies see me who are not even able to look at or touch their scar. We never force anyone to do this. But if you can, start to look at and touch your scar very lightly. Use a moisturising gel or cream to nourish and protect your scar. The right type of cream and gels can help like aloe vera, tea tree and chamomile. Press very lightly over your scar. Really take your time because your body and mind have been through a massive experience and it can take an immense toll on your body.
6 to 8 Weeks: I see ladies between 6 to 8 weeks and we go through some products that can help and we look at how the C-section is affecting the rest of your body and whether you have pain in your hips and back or top of legs and maybe your chest. These symptoms are common and we work on them together with gentle hands-on therapy.
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[@thandazilezulu1016]

I love your accent i feel healed already

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

thank you

[@amnaokayo5426]

😂

[@nakayizazahara499]

l really feel bad 😢 having my first kid through operation (C-section)

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Your body did an amazing job. Never forget that

[@neimarobleh4622]

Same to me i felt bad but Allah we help us for the process 😢

[@nakayizazahara499]

@@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapythxs doctor

[@nakayizazahara499]

@@neimarobleh4622 😭😭

[@nakayizazahara499]

@@neimarobleh4622 it's really hurting 😭me alot

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[@kateamber1082]

Everywhere ive looked says NOT to have a bath!! Im not sure why, but maybe stick to that one. Barely 2 mins in and aside from that i feel like ive got more direction from this lady than the Dr who did the surgery or the Drs/Midwives after. Really working through a lot of trauma from my emergency c section just over 2 wks ago (my first bub) and this informative video is making me feel better already 😊🎉❤

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Thank you. Always go with what your health care provider recommends for you though. They know you the best ❤ everyone is different. Take your time. You’ve been through a lot ❤

[@tinastarantulas]

I was only told to not bathe while the scar plaster is on once it was off I was told to bathe if comfortable (took me 2 weeks to he able to climb in bath safely)

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Always go with what your healthcare provider says. They know you. Also different rules in different countries too. ❤ all the best

[@kateamber1082]

@@tinastarantulas see if I knew that, I would’ve had a bath way sooner! Still haven’t, bubs is going through a rough patch so not much time to myself these days. 🤪

[@tinastarantulas]

@@kateamber1082 same here I'm trying too breastfeed which makes it difficult for 5 mins to myself 😆

[@IIISMRIII]

I just subscribed because I can’t find the answers I need. I’ve been exercising and lost a lot of weight. My mommy pooch is still there after 3 months giving birth thru c-section. It got smaller with doing some core strengthening exercises but it feels numb and like a rock when I touch it. Is this normal ? And I heard it takes 1 year to get a flat tummy

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

The overhang is always the first thing to come and the last thing to go. It can take some time for the feeling to return. Don’t give up hope. Keep going

[@RehabNgulube-zy2ic]

Thanks so much it's so educating

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

You are welcome ❤

[@thandazilezulu1016]

Hi doctor My scar is 3 weeks now can i start working out on the third month

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

direct scar massage is around 4-6 weeks

[@sunshineandrainbows1202]

My doctor cleaned my wound and it reopened. I think it’s because he was rough. 😢😢😢 where I’m from they don’t recommend we take care of our own scars. A little bit of blood and what seems like clear fluid (when it dries up it turns gold) comes out. My scar is a week old. And three days after , I had to go back for another operation because there was brown fluid coming out (doctor said it’s a Haematoma) I don’t want to go back to my doctor because I’m just worried it’ll get worse. Will I be able to go to another practitioner to help me with my scar?

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Sorry to hear of your experience. Please see a registered health care provider near you who can help

[@meshifarhan9807]

Plz reply me 😭this is my 2nd c section my first c section was so good heal not to much painfull nd scar area not big but now 2nd time c section so much pain full nd my scare cut so big why plz u can tell me my scare cut so big first time was cut so normal size why 2nd cut big even my bag small tiny size baby head normal no baby big size so why doctors cut big 😭😭cut my scar

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Hi. We can’t offer specific medical advise as we havnt seen you. Please speak to your own health practitioner. All the best

[@sooospecial20xxx]

Thank you, this gives good explanation

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

I really appreciate your feedback. Thank you. Keep watching as we have one new video posted every Friday from now on, which you may be interested in

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

@Maheen Jabbar hi. I’m unsure of the product you are referring too. I can not give individual advice.

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

@Maheen Jabbar I don’t know anything about a Fridamonds band. You would have to contact the supplier for information on that

[@mariandapandilapetrus1085]

Thank you, this is really helpful and your voice is so healing.

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Thank you. What a lovely thing to say

[@xxchaotictemptationxx3037]

How do I shower after a c section 😭 I had an emergency c section 5 days ago and they didn't explain restrictions or anything all they said is that I could do it. I'm a plus sized girl so I have a B belly .... I really need a shower 😭

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

@@xxchaotictemptationxx3037you should be able to have a shower now, but please ask a medical practitioner who knows you. Just use warm water and no harsh chemicals and pat dry your scar after

[@BM-ej8qf]

Thank you so much for this video I really appreciate it, I'm getting a c-seseion next week and is my first child, and I do have a pooch and I am thankful to you for telling how I can take care of my c-section under some extra skin. I also would like to ask you, can you clean your c-seseion with seasalt water?

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Hi we have a video on the overhang. Please check it out! Just clear water, no soap and I wouldn’t use salt water in the early stages. Just plain water

[@BM-ej8qf]

Thank you so much for getting back to me.

[@WambohKanamboh-bo2qd]

Thanks doctor you sounds so nice and educated, thanks in advance

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

That is very kind of you to say

[@Babymommyhealthcare189]

Lovely

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Thank you 😊

[@nakayizazahara499]

l really want to recover 😢 wat can l do

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

We have lots of information on KZbin and instagram ❤

[@nakayizazahara499]

Doc am l allowed to eat bread in the second month

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

I am not a doctor. please consult a physician who knows your history and can help

[@nakayizazahara499]

@@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy 😔l really wanted u to help me so that l recover quickly

[@araceliserrato1189]

Two years after my c-section my doctor did a total hysterectomy 😢 I was not properly informed 😢 . I miss my uterus so much

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

I’m so sorry to hear this 😭

[@ClutchingPearlz]

I just had a total hysterectomy…in week two of recovery.

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

@@ClutchingPearlzall the best in your recovery. We have so many other videos on scar massage which are suitable for hysterectomy scars. Hope you find them useful

[@tshepisonaledi1894]

Thank you for the good video. I have a concern though, my incision opened a little and I’m not sure how to care for it. It has turned into a small deep wound. What must I use to cleanse it and help the wound to heal??

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

You will need to seek medial attention in the first instance. Thank you

[@pricytudorsdiaries3457]

U speak so well

[@ScarRecoveryHLPTherapy]

Thank you