{"product_id":"preparing-for-a-c-section","title":"Preparing for a C-Section","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel informed, prepared and confident — before your C-section and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re preparing for a planned caesarean birth, this 2-hour evening class with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarla, Midwife \u0026amp; C-Section Scar Therapist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is designed to help you understand what to expect and, importantly, how to look after your body afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we’ll cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing for your C-section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect on the day of your caesarean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens before you go to theatre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnaesthesia and what you may feel during the procedure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour partner’s involvement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin-to-skin, feeding and delayed cord clamping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon worries and questions about the experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first days after birth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat recovery can look like in hospital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePain relief and looking after your wound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting moving safely after surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting in and out of bed and caring for your baby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding positions that can reduce pressure on your abdomen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect when you go home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour C-section scar \u0026amp; healing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding how your scar heals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is normal as your scar changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScar sensitivity, numbness, tightness and pulling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScar desensitisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen scar massage may be appropriate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression and silicone options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow scar tissue and adhesions can affect movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting your body moving again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly gentle movement and breathing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReconnecting with your core and pelvic floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding confidence in movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressing your walking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding your changing posture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturning gradually to exercise, including Pilates, strength training and running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy learn with Carla?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarla is a qualified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emidwife and C-section scar therapist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand your recovery afterwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone preparing for a planned C-section, whether this is your first baby or you've had a caesarean before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartners are very welcome to attend too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evening class, monthly classes held\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carla — Co founder Ask the Midwife,Midwife \u0026amp; C-Section Scar Therapist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome prepared for your C-section. Leave prepared for your recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ask The Midwife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56134129484161,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/askthemidwife.ie\/products\/preparing-for-a-c-section","provider":"Ask The Midwife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}