Mummy MOT

I decided to do a ‘mummy mot’ with a physio today who specialises in c section recovery and scar healing. I wasn’t sure what it would involve but was so surprised at what they could tell about my recovery, how my incision infection had impacted recovery internally, how far apart my abdominal muscles were and a specific recovery plan to help me.

If anyone is considering doing a ‘mummy mot’ or having some abdominal weakness or scar issues post c section I would absolutely advocate to see a physio who specialises in women’s health and postpartum recovery.

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Thats good
In the uk
U shudnt have to though our nhs shud cover this they let people get infected and dont do proper afger care u go home after 2 days and inject ur own stomach for 7 days. U used to stay in 2 weeks. Now its in and out and then if u ask them anything they dont show any interest in wat u say.

Hey, I’ve been wondering about mummy MOT too! I had an emergency c section and an infection. I’m really worrying about the recovery as my lower abdomen is still really hard and distended 3.5 months PPT :(

Any advice would be much appreciated x

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normal or infected?

5 weeks post c section , i went at the beginning of the week as my wound had opened completely different area to what’s leaking. was told it didn’t look infected. anyone know if this is normal coming off it, it’s only a little amount at a time

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Induction?

Anyone been induced before? Was it more painful? Better than thought? Worse than thought? Worth it? Thoughts?

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Induction or c section?

As a last resort, would you rather be induced or have a planned c section?

Really not liking the thought of being induced from people’s experiences I’ve read!

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Ms. Aura Alyse is here 👑🌈🫶🏽

Worth the wait and pain. Baby girl arrived at 7:15 this am weighing 7lbs 6oz. She is so calm and chill.

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I am so done with pregnancy !

Everything i do hurt . I sit down / i stand up / i walk / i lie down. I am in pain ! I am tired ! His mouvement hurt down there like electricity chock ! My back is on fire ! If i walk more then 5 minutes i feel like i am going to die ( low ferritine) the acid reflux is crazy . I mean i can’t and don’t wanna do this no more . Only 31 weeks !

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Almost 37 weeks + told to do another growth scan

I just had my second to last doctor’s appointment this morning, and my OB told me she wants me to do another growth scan because my belly is measuring small. She says it’s probably just because I’m a smaller woman, but they like to be safe. It’s hard to hear though, since I just did one a couple months ago.

I did this with my firstborn around this time of pregnancy, so I do think I just carry smaller (even though I don’t feel like I look “small” at all). My first baby was 6lbs 15oz when she was born at 41 weeks + 2 days. I’m having this baby at 39 weeks on April 7. I hope she’s still at least 6lbs.

Anyone have any stories similar to this?

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