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 C-section Recovery is different..

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What do I need to know? ​

Caesarean care is a specialised, holistic approach to recovery following a C‑section. It addresses the whole woman , physical, emotional, and neurological rather than focusing only on the incision.

Effective Caesarean care includes:

  • Education on safe movement and daily activities

  • Scar and abdominal awareness (early and ongoing)

  • Nervous system and emotional regulation support

  • Trauma‑informed care after emergency or planned C‑sections

  • Support for bonding, feeding, and confidence

  • Gentle guidance for long‑term recovery and resilience
     

The Hidden Impact of Poor Caesarean Recovery

When Caesarean care is overlooked, the effects can last years, not weeks.

Many women later report:

  • Chronic pain or numbness around the scar

  • Ongoing fatigue or emotional overwhelm

  • Fear around future pregnancies or births

  • A sense of disconnection from their body

  • Feeling unheard, dismissed, or unsupported

These outcomes are not inevitable. With the right care, education, and support, recovery can be empowering rather than traumatic.

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Leonie Rastas: A Leader in Caesarean Recovery Care

Leonie Rastas is widely recognised as The C‑section Recovery Whisperer®.

With over 40 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse and midwife, Leonie specialises in:

  • Caesarean section recovery

  • Postnatal healing and education

  • Birth trauma support

  • Emotional and nervous system regulation

  • Trauma‑informed maternal care

Her approach combines clinical expertise, neuroscience, and compassionate care, helping mothers move from fear and anxiety to calm, confidence, and embodied recovery.

 

Caesarean Care Is Not a Luxury — It’s Essential

Post‑caesarean care should not be optional or delayed until problems arise. Early education and support can:

  • Reduce complications

  • Improve healing outcomes

  • Support emotional wellbeing

  • Enhance bonding and confidence

  • Improve long‑term maternal health

Caesarean care is preventative, protective, and profoundly transformative.
 

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Calm Blue Ocean

Caesarean birth is major abdominal surgery, 5 major layers are cut through yet post‑operative care for mothers is often rushed, fragmented, or minimised.

Caesarean after care is your right and responsibility. C‑section recovery care is essential for physical healing, emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and long‑term maternal health.​Led by Leonie Rastas, registered nurse, midwife, author, educator, and holistic trauma therapist, specialised Caesarean care supports women to recover safely, confidently, and calmly after birth, not just survive it.
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