S8 | E77 The Missing Pieces to Your Cesarean Recovery with Dr. Jen Fraboni

Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. She’s also a c-section mom herself who understands gaps in c-section recovery. In this episode we cover it all from how to prepare for a c-section (even if you aren’t planning on having one), what to expect after having a c-section, best practice for early rehab, mobilizing your scar, and scar massage. Jen shares her personal journey and easy to follow advice for fellow cesarean moms.

Check out Jen's free postpartum guide for cesarean births here: https://docjenfit.com/postpartum 

 

Dr. Jen Shares:

1. The biggest gaps in cesarean recovery
2. When to start recovery
3. Jen’s own cesarean recovery journey
4. Things you can do to prepare for a cesarean
5. How to find the right amount of movement after a cesarean birth
6. C-section shelf - what to do about it
7. When and how to start mobilizing the scar
8. How to practice scar massages
9. Getting back to movement safely
10. The healing journey and how it looks different for everyone

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