Recovering from any surgery takes time and patience. Despite the popular opinion that recovery from a cesarean section takes only 6 – 8 weeks, most mothers find themselves still on the path to recovery months later. Remember that each individual heals differently, and the best way to care for your new baby, is to care for yourself.



It’s OK to feel disappointed after a cesarean delivery. It is alright to cry and mourn the loss of a vaginal birth. If your c-section was an emergency or unexpected, you may still be dealing with what happened and why. ICAN of Louisville meetings are open to new mothers and we are here to give you support and to listen. You are not alone. Contact one of our chapter leaders for post-cesarean support. We’'ve been there, and we know how you feel.





Understanding Your Cesarean Surgery


One step on the journey to recovery might be finding out what happened. Many mothers who had a c-section leave the hospital not knowing exactly what happened during the surgery or in the days following. Obtaining your hospital and surgical records is a good idea for several reasons:





To obtain your records call your hospital and ask for the records department. They should be able to direct you to a form to fill out and send in, so that you can have a copy of your hospital records.