The honest guide to preparing, recovering and healing.

SMA® Baby Club Podcast featuring post-partum professionals; The 360 Mama.

C-sections births affects over 40% of birthing women in the UK. Planned or unexpected, a C-section is a major physical and emotional experience yet for something that affects so many of us, there’s remarkably little awareness of what to expect.

In this episode of SMA® Baby Club Podcast, host Amy is joined by postnatal physiotherapist Emma Bradley and scar therapy specialist Hannah West from The 360 Mama for an honest conversation about C-section birth.

Together they chat all things C-sec, from preparing your home to life after surgery, from supporting scar healing to rebuilding strength, as well as navigating the emotional impact a C-section can have.

Whether you’re planning a C-section, recovering from one or want to feel prepared for every possibility, this episode is a must-watch for expert advice, tips and support.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to the SMA® Baby Club Podcast

2. Why so many C-sections are unexpected Why C-sections can happen even when they were not part of the plan.

3. Preparing for a C-section Practical ways to feel more informed & prepared before birth.

4. Hospital bag essentials What to pack to help support comfort & recovery.

5. Recovery in the first few weeks What to expect physically in the early days after a C-section.

6. Rest, nutrition and healing Why recovery needs time, nourishment & support.

7. Returning to exercise safely How to rebuild strength gently and know when your body is ready.

8. Scar care and massage Simple expert guidance on caring for your C-section scar.

9. The C-section overhang Understanding body changes after birth with kindness & reassurance.

10. Emotional recovery Why your feelings matter just as much as your physical recovery.

11. Expert advice for every parent Final reassurance & practical takeaways.

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