# 51. Postpartum Pains: C-Section Recovery — Why It Hurts & How to Heal

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Podcast: [Every Mom Is An Athlete](https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486)
Published: 2026-04-29T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 922

## Resource

In this episode, I’m talking all about C-section recovery, why it can feel so challenging, and what’s actually going on in your body as you heal. I walk you through the layers involved in a C-section, why pain, tightness, and numbness can stick around longer than you expect, and how this kind of birth impacts your core and overall movement. I also share practical ways to support your recovery, including gentle movement, breathing, scar care, and rebuilding strength over time. If you’ve had a C-section and are wondering what’s normal or how to feel better in your body again, this episode will give you a clearer path forward and remind you that healing is possible with the right approach. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlie Check out the website Resources & Links: Episode 7. How I Had a Gentle C-Section for My Second Birth C-SECTION edition: Get your body back Check out all my plans and resources HERE My most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan FREE DOWNLOAD: Fix Your “Mommy Pooch”

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