Feel informed, prepared and confident — before your C-section and beyond.
If you’re preparing for a planned caesarean birth, this 2-hour evening class with Carla, Midwife & C-Section Scar Therapist, is designed to help you understand what to expect and, importantly, how to look after your body afterwards.
A caesarean birth is major abdominal surgery, and recovery doesn’t simply begin at your six-week check. Understanding what happens during those first days and weeks can help you feel more confident about your recovery.
What we’ll cover
Preparing for your C-section
- What to expect on the day of your caesarean
- What happens before you go to theatre
- Anaesthesia and what you may feel during the procedure
- Your partner’s involvement
- Skin-to-skin, feeding and delayed cord clamping
- Common worries and questions about the experience
The first days after birth
- What recovery can look like in hospital
- Pain relief and looking after your wound
- Getting moving safely after surgery
- Getting in and out of bed and caring for your baby
- Feeding positions that can reduce pressure on your abdomen
- What to expect when you go home
Your C-section scar & healing
- Understanding how your scar heals
- What is normal as your scar changes
- Scar sensitivity, numbness, tightness and pulling
- Scar desensitisation
- When scar massage may be appropriate
- Compression and silicone options
- How scar tissue and adhesions can affect movement
Getting your body moving again
- Early gentle movement and breathing
- Reconnecting with your core and pelvic floor
- Building confidence in movement
- Progressing your walking
- Understanding your changing posture
- Returning gradually to exercise, including Pilates, strength training and running
Why learn with Carla?
Carla is a qualified midwife and C-section scar therapist, with specialist training in C-section scar therapy. Through her work supporting women after caesarean birth, she has seen first-hand how much reassurance and practical guidance can help women understand their bodies and feel more confident during recovery.
This is a relaxed, informative and practical class where you can ask questions, understand what to expect and leave feeling much more prepared for both your birth and your recovery afterwards.
Who is this class for?
Anyone preparing for a planned C-section, whether this is your first baby or you've had a caesarean before.
Partners are very welcome to attend too.
Duration: 2 hours
Time: Evening class, monthly classes held
Led by: Carla — Co founder Ask the Midwife,Midwife & C-Section Scar Therapist
This class is educational and does not replace individual medical advice. Your own maternity team’s advice should always take priority, as every pregnancy, birth and recovery is different.
Come prepared for your C-section. Leave prepared for your recovery.
