C Section Pooch

How to get rid of c section pooch.

C section pooch. It is important to gently desensitize the scar and provide gentle scar mobilization. Inhale exhale and repeat. Scar tissue that is stuck to muscle a layer of fat that overhangs near the scar separated abs and damaged fascia also known as diastasis recti.

Lots of factors during your recovery including stress and fatigue can lead you to eat more than you normally would. My 6 week postpartum appointment was done via video chat due to covid i m in southern ca where cases are still high and i feel like i didn t really get to show the doctor a good view of my stomach. Since everyone heals differently it can t be predicted whether or not a c shelf will develop and if it does if it will fade naturally.

When this layer is disrupted the scar is not able to move freely. The c section pooch does not mean you had a problem with surgery or that your scars are healing poorly. Women who give birth via cesarean section are often left with a pouch of excess skin above their scar commonly referred to as a c section pooch or c shelf.

Just because you are blessed to be a mother does not mean your body has to be one you don t recognize as your own. Your diet plays a starring role in how easily and quickly you can ditch the c section pooch. Here are some steps to take to get rid of the c section pooch.

Soften the c section scar. Firmer tummy no more extra skin no more need for spanx under all your clothes to hide that c section pooch that is visible through your clothing. We ve previously addressed c section scars but what about that shelf or pooch peeking over the scar.

Now i m questioning whether or not my pooch is normal or if it s diastasis recti i have scar tissue. Rather it means that your scar is stuck down to the muscle below. It s sometimes called the cesarean pouch or c section shelf cute names for a decidedly unattractive condition.