Healing After C-Section and Understanding the C-Section Shelf with Janette Yee

Healing After C-Section and Understanding the C-Section Shelf with Janette Yee

In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe and guest Janette Yee, a perinatal athletic therapist, discuss the often-overlooked aspect of C-section recovery and the importance of surgical rehabilitation. They dive deep into the phenomenon known as the C-section shelf, exploring its causes, preventive measures like compression garments, and the vital role of scar massage in recovery. Janette shares her expertise on the seven layers involved in a C-section, the significance of early movement, and the impact of mental health on physical healing. The episode also touches on helpful resources, including the C-Summit, and emphasizes the importance of seeking support and practicing self-care during the postpartum period. Whether you're immediately postpartum or years out from your C-section, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps for a smoother recovery.

00:00 Introduction to Surgical Rehabilitation for Moms

01:00 Launching the Doula Business Accelerator Program

02:28 Success Stories and Business Growth Tips

04:26 C-Section Awareness and Prevention

05:47 Understanding the C-Section Shelf

07:02 Interview with Janette Yee: C-Section Recovery

10:28 The Layers and Cuts of a C-Section

21:20 The Importance of Compression Garments

24:23 Managing Swelling and Compression Techniques

32:13 Understanding Compression Garments

33:30 The Importance of Reducing Swelling

35:12 Wearing Belly Bands: Duration and Benefits

36:36 Preventing the C-Section Shelf

37:07 Scar Tissue Management and Movement

40:57 The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy

45:08 Long-Term Recovery and Scar Massage

49:17 Lymphatic Drainage and Swelling

52:49 Mental and Emotional Healing

57:32 C-Summit and Final Thoughts

Guest Bio:

Janette Yee is a Perinatal Athletic Therapist whose goal is to completely redefine the current state of public C-section healthcare. She treats pregnancy like the ultimate endurance sport, and C-section like a season ending injury - from which every woman can recover, safely and simply.

After 20+ years as a manual therapist and exercise professional, she now provides her services 1:1 and via online programs. She is best known for her tireless and passionate education in C-section recovery; for her groundbreaking Cesarean Recovery programs, and as a women’s health innovator on Instagram and TikTok (@ askjanette).

Through her social media platforms, free workshops and professional lectures, Janette is an internationally recognized advocate for perinatal healthcare.

Janette fills her days with mandatory playtime with her kids aged 7 and 10, while returning to her high school passion: competitive swimming. One of her greatest achievements is having her 15-year rugby career recognized with a team induction into the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Connect with HeHe on IG

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Connect with Janette on IG

Connect with Janette on YouTube

BIRTH EDUCATION:

Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!

Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!

Get HeHe's free class to help you avoid a c-section and reduce your risk of tearing!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Business Accelerator for Doulas

Get Janette’s c-section shelf mini workshop

Check out the c-summit here!

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