{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Momcozy Village - Together We Grow","title":"Why has nobody told me how to get out of bed? How to Prepare for and Recover from a C-Section Birth","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2336,"description":"Each year, around 270,000 women in the UK give birth via C-section. In the U.S., it’s approximately 1 in 3. Despite how common C-sections are, there’s still a significant lack of education and support around the experience, especially when it comes to aftercare.In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, host Lalaina Rabary speaks with Victoria ‘Midwife Vic’ Holyoak, founder of c-sectionUK. This organization is committed to guiding women through every stage of the C-section journey, from preparation to delivery to recovery.Vic shares the deeply personal and heartbreaking story that led her to this work and offers practical, down-to-earth tips for post-surgery recovery. From the surprising benefits of peppermint tea for easing bowel movements to the critical role that gentle movement plays in healing, Vic delivers advice that's both realistic and reassuring, especially for first-time C-section moms.The episode also explores the growing interest in maternal-assisted C-sections, a procedure where mothers can actively participate in the birth by reaching down and helping lift their baby out. It’s an empowering option for those who want a more connected experience during what can sometimes feel like a highly medicalized process. Vic explains what this looks like in practice and how it can help reclaim the moment of birth for C-section mothers.Above all, Vic wants moms to know this: C-section births are every bit as real and valid as vaginal births. If a baby is born from your body, it’s a birth.Episode Highlights00:44 The Importance of C-Section Education01:17 C-Section Recovery Challenges06:04 The Story Behind c-sectionUK’s Founding10:13 Challenges in the Healthcare System11:28 Vital Physical Recovery Tips19:10 C-Sections and Vagninal Bleeding20:31 Emotional Side of C-Sections22:27 Birth Trauma and C-Sections27:50 Understanding and Managing Scarring36:52 Maternal-Assisted and Gentle C-SectionAbout the Guest: Midwife VicMidwife Vic founded...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FiA34-toSWr8WSZuvdrIJsmEa4G-l9FYDyTVjbkxLjs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMzUz/M2UxYTEzZDAzZTUw/N2ZiYmVjZDQxMWY2/ZjI3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}