https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:50:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/body-shape-after-c-section#post-2872727 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:40:04 +0000 Mrsbells 2872727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I have had 3 csections and after the 2nd csection my belly wasnt quite the same. The puffyness does go down but the shape wqs never the same. I found out recently after my third that part of my problem was diastasis recti (ab separation) and I am currently doing a 30 day program to try to fix it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/body-shape-after-c-section#post-2872614 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:12:30 +0000 Amorini 2872614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Hey, I would probably say give it a few more months and get back to a weight and workout that you feel comfortable with before you know for sure. But I’ll also be honest that 26 months later I still have a big dent where the scar is (like a shelf above and below, nothing as minor as @Kaohinani. Thanks for sharing btw!)</p> <p>I am at my pre-pregnancy weight and have been doing PT for 4 weeks for diastasis recti and some lumbar pain that I had before pregnancy. So while I am an ideal weight for my size (BMI-wise), the only thing left for me to do is completely re-tighten/strengthen my core and work on my body fat percentage. I was not motivated and rather depressed when my OB told me it was my new normal. (And, btw, it takes nothing away from the beauty of your birthing a baby to not like your scar and the aftermath of your once-flat tummy.) But finally I decided it was worth seeing a PT to help me get strong again in a safe way, see what can be done about the scar (massage! eek!) and I can already see some results. The jury is out until then before I figure out if this is new normal or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/body-shape-after-c-section#post-2872582 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:42:25 +0000 Kaohinani 2872582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mediagirl:<br /> Hi, hun! I have had 2 csections and preeclampsia with both. My swelling was horrid the first time around (I put on 70+ lbs of mostly fluid) and fairly bad the second (48 lbs starting at 110 lbs) but I had diastatis recti with my 2nd csection. I am a NASM-Certified personal trainer (and a prof) so I was MORTIFIED at how I looked post csection ... besides, it was an occupational hazzard 😉. Anyway, with both, my incision was "puffy" past 4 mos and I had no feeling in the area past a year. 4 years PP with my second, I still have a tiny low "poof" and a ridge which DH and I call my "FUPA" and "baby ledge." 😂🤣 All of the upper stomach musculatures (above the bellybutton) are back to stellar shape, I just have the shelf/poof but it is significantly smaller (* photo affixed which I hope no one finds offensive, especially since the female form is beautiful in all shapes and flaws are natural and give character). My suggestion is to simply "listen to your body." If you are BF, you need the extra nutrients but could kick up your exercise game (* walks pushing the stroller, Yoga or Pilates, baby wearing while doing squats, stair climbs while baby naps, etc ... mix up the cardio and strength training using what is available) and, as you feel better and lose some BW, up your game. You can also try massage (with a MT or on your own) to soften the fascial tissue around the scar). As for the shelf and scar, each woman is different as some will find by 3 weeks PP they look amazing but for others it takes 6 mos to a year (or longer, especially for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th time moms!). Also, embrace your current form (you birthed a baby ... What a miracle!) and, please, know it is beautiful and powerful as is ... Rome wasn't built in a day! Good luck :goodluck: and if you need any help or suggestions as you go, feel free to wall me. :heart:</p> <p>[attach=9021/19/pn3gip.508x600.20190217_182844.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/body-shape-after-c-section#post-2872574 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:22:33 +0000 Sams Mom 2872574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my lower abdomen nearly 3 years after the fact is basically normal below the incision... Buuuut the part above the incision is still a flap of skin 😔.</p> <p>I don't know if I could have done something to prevent it, or if it's like stretch marks and comes down to genetic luck of the draw. 🤦🏼‍♀️</p> <p>ETA mine looked noticeably better by the time I went back to work at 12 weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/body-shape-after-c-section#post-2872570 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:18:19 +0000 mediagirl 2872570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter was born 10 weeks ago by unexpected c-section. My lower abdomen,the area right above and below the incision, is still puffy. Is this just how it's going to be from now on or does that puffiness eventually go down?</p> <p>I'm nowhere near my fighting weight / shape again but this area doesn't really tend to be the type that changes with diet and exercise. </p> <p>I have been to my OB for my follow up and she said everything looked good and was healing properly.</p> <p>Is this just life, aka: suck it up? </p>