A C-section is major surgery, so you will need at least 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. One of the best ways to a quick recovery is walking, which you can start while still in the hospital.

After a C-section, you'll probably feel both delighted and overwhelmed by the new baby in your arms. You'll also be recovering from major abdominal surgery while dealing with typical postpartum ...

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"We do everything possible to get the mother down to see the baby," says Ruiz. Recovery after emergency C-section In most cases, the physical recovery from an emergency C-section is similar to ...

Births through the caesarean section have been on the rise for the past few years. More women are choosing to have a C-section maybe ... to take as part of the recovery process.