Additionally, they are changes that are the same in both Caesarean and Vaginal birth such as breast pain and engorgement, hair loss, back pain, after pain, skin discoloration, weight gain, swollen feet, and vaginal discharge. Apart from recovering from giving birth, you are also recovering from a major surgery.Today we look at how the body changes after going through a Caesarean birth.

Baby Pooch

The pooch is the lumpy area above the incision scar and is swollen after Caeserean. The swelling may disappear after weeks but the pooch may remain even after exercises and diet.The swelling and the pooch  is due to incision scar and scar tissue and it may therefore feel a bit lumpy. The pooch may disappear in some women and fail to disappear in some. Snap back after C-Section depends on genetics and will vary.Wear that pooch confidently when it is there. Your belly was torn open, your muscles separated and your uterus was out for a while. Cut yourself some slack.Read more on MumsVillage site→