Leonie's Healing & Support Philosophy

A planned or unplanned caesarean section birth is still a birth  and it deserves just as much preparation, care, and emotional support. Preparing for a C-section birth can significantly improve physical recovery, emotional wellbeing, and the overall birth experience for both mother and baby.

Leonie Rastas,  believes that with the right education, mindset, and postpartum support, a caesarean birth can be calm, empowering, and deeply connected.

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Why Preparing for a C-Section Matters

Many parents are told what will happen during surgery, but far less about how to prepare before and how to recover after. Thoughtful C-section preparation can help to:

• Reduce anxiety and fear around surgery

• Support faster, safer physical recovery

• Improve scar healing and mobility

• Protect emotional wellbeing and mental health

• Encourage bonding with your baby

• Reduce long-term discomfort or complications

Whether your caesarean is planned or unexpected, preparation gives you confidence, knowledge, and control during a time that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

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Physical Preparation for Caesarean Birth

Preparing your body before surgery can make a meaningful difference to your recovery. Leonie supports parents with gentle, evidence-based preparation, including:

• Understanding the C-section procedure and recovery timeline

• Gentle movement and breathing techniques

• Core and pelvic floor awareness

• Scar-aware education before birth

• Practical planning for the early postpartum weeks

This approach helps your body feel supported rather than shocked by surgery, laying the foundation for healing.

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Emotional & Mental Preparation for C-Section Birth

A caesarean birth can bring unexpected emotions grief, relief, disappointment, gratitude, or all of the above. Leonie’s philosophy recognises that emotional healing is just as important as physical recovery.

Support focuses on:

• Processing expectations around birth

• Reframing the C-section as a valid, powerful birth

• Reducing feelings of failure or loss of control

• Creating space for emotional expression

• Supporting nervous system regulation

Feeling emotionally supported allows parents to move forward with confidence rather than carrying unresolved trauma.

 

Leonie's Support Philosophy

Leonie Rastas takes a holistic, mother-centred approach to caesarean birth preparation and recovery. Healing is not rushed. It is guided, respectful, and deeply individual.

Her philosophy is built on:

• Education over fear – knowledge creates calm

• Gentle recovery, not “bouncing back”

• Whole-body healing – physical, emotional, and nervous system care

• Respect for each birth story

• Long-term wellbeing, not just short-term recovery

Every body, every birth, and every recovery is different. Leonie meets you where you are.

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Post-Caesarean Healing & Ongoing Support

True C-section recovery extends well beyond six weeks. Leonie provides guidance and support that honours the full healing journey, including:

• Scar care and scar desensitisation education

• Restoring core connection and strength

• Improving posture and movement confidence

• Supporting pelvic floor recovery

• Addressing pain, tightness, or numbness

• Emotional integration of the birth experience

This comprehensive approach supports not only recovery, but long-term comfort and confidence in your body.
 

Preparing for Birth With Confidence and Compassion

A caesarean birth is not something to “just get through.” With the right preparation and support, it can be approached with clarity, calm, and trust in your body.

Leonie Rastas offers compassionate, informed guidance for parents preparing for a C-section birth and navigating post-caesarean recovery , helping you feel supported, empowered, and deeply cared for during one of life’s most significant transitions.