187- C-Section Recovery No One Talks About // Core Healing, Scar Tissue & What Moms Need to Know
Author: Dr. Desiree Cassell | Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist, Strong and Fit Momma
April 24, 2026
Duration: 33:17
It’s C-section Awareness Month, so we just had to talk about it on the show! A c-section is one of the most common surgeries in the world, yet many women are sent home with very little guidance on how to truly recover.
If you’ve had a c-section and felt unsure how to heal your core, manage scar tissue, return to exercise, or feel connected to your body again… this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Dr. Des breaks down what c-section recovery actually involves, common symptoms many moms experience but rarely talk about, and the key steps that can help you rebuild strength, confidence, and function after birth.
Because being “cleared at 6 weeks” does not always mean fully healed.
In This Episode, We Explore:
What actually needs healing after a c-section
Common symptoms like pulling, numbness, shelfing, weakness, and back pain
Why scar tissue matters more than most women realize
Early recovery tips that support healing
How to safely rebuild core and pelvic floor strength
Why emotional recovery matters too
Why This Matters
C-section recovery deserves more than rest and vague instructions.
With the right support, women can improve strength, reduce discomfort, reconnect with their core, and return to movement feeling strong and empowered.
This is a major part of the work we do inside RESTORE and the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App, where women receive guided postpartum support that actually makes sense.
✨ Learn more here:https://balancedmomtality.com/the-app
Want a Guided Healing and Rehab Program to Help You Reconnect and RESTORE?
If you’re ready to rebuild your core and pelvic floor with a structured, step-by-step plan, check out RESTORE, my 12-week pelvic floor and core rehabilitation program inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App.
Inside RESTORE you’ll learn how to:
✔ release tension and improve mobility ✔ reconnect breath and pelvic floor coordination ✔ strengthen your core safely ✔ progress back to lifting, running, and higher-impact activities
All with guided lessons, workouts, and support from a pelvic floor physical therapist.
Inside RESTORE you’ll get: ✔️ 12 weeks of progressive breathwork, mobility & strength ✔️ 5- and 20-minute workouts to fit your life ✔️ Deep pelvic floor education (with zero fluff) ✔️ Real-life tools to reduce pain, improve leaks, and feel like YOU again ✔️ Access to our private community and support
Inside RESTORE, we cover:
Breathwork + pelvic floor connection
Mobility + posture
Nervous system regulation
Core control + strength building
Real-life application to everyday movement
And how to stop leaking, rushing to the bathroom, or feeling disconnected from your core
You’ll walk away from RESTORE with clarity, confidence, and a body you trust again.
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💎 Learn More About RESTORE below, my 12-week program that walks you step by step through pelvic floor and core healing — so you can stop leaking, reduce prolapse symptoms, and feel strong again.
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💖 Or Want Personalized 1:1 Coaching and Support?
Book a virtual or in-person women’s health coaching/pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com
✨ Next Steps:
📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App → for guided breathwork, mobility, and strength progressions you can do at home.
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