https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 16:48:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845163 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:01:10 +0000 Sams Mom 2845163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamatimes3: I'm almost at 2 1/2 years out and I still get pain on the left side of mine like I did when I had it. From what I read the side that is opposite of where the doctor stood hurts because that's the side the spreader is put in to hold the incision open. It's the correct side in my case, but I don't know why it hurts every now and then this far out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845160 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:57:24 +0000 Mamatimes3 2845160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: Yea, I was kinda upset about the keloid scar with my 1st. I hoped it would improve with my 2nd. By my 3rd, I don’t care anymore. There is no way this stomach is going to look like it did before. </p> <p>Each time is different too. I’m about 2 1/2 years our from my 3rd section and I’ve noticed sometimes the area still feels numb. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845143 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:23:48 +0000 Sams Mom 2845143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamatimes3: Hopefully with time it will soften, but when I finally get pregnant I'll just be having another c section, so all this worrying is probably moot since I'll start over at least one more time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845142 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:22:52 +0000 Sams Mom 2845142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: My son is an April 16' baby too!</p> <p>So I'm just starting to think that a lot of it comes down to your body vs. massaging... I do think it helped mine a lot, so hopefully more massage will make it soften up again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845137 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:14:20 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2845137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was never told to massage my scar. I've never noticed it being hard, but it itches sometimes which I think is probably weird. C section was April '16 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845129 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 08:48:36 +0000 Mamatimes3 2845129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Three c sections and never massaged. Never knew I should have. Each time my incision healed with a keloid scar. I’m just prone to it. I will say that my scars from breast augmentation surgery have faded and softened tremendously since the 10 years I had the surgery. I never massaged those either. So in time maybe your scar will soften too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845090 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:29:54 +0000 meadow 2845090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 1 c-section, my doctor mentioned I could use mederma cream if I wanted to help it fade....but I don't recall being told to massage it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845082 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:16:09 +0000 peaches1038 2845082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m a pelvic floor PT and I see lots of mamas after their deliveries. I tell everyone to massage their scars! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845073 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:06:37 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2845073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am scheduled for my second C-section in 2 weeks. I don't remember my doctor saying anything about massaging the scar the first time around but I am going to ask about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845056 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:49:59 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2845056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kid is nearly 3 and I probably massaged itfor a few weeks around 6 months because my friend mentioned it would be a good idea. I do feel it every once in a while and sometimes it is more noticeable than other times but I don’t know if that’s due to my cycle or what. I don’t know how long these things take to fully heal or if it is already? I have had another child since then, but it was a vbac. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845048 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:33:47 +0000 MsMini 2845048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 c-sections, and a history of keloid scarring from other surgeries, wasn’t told to massage, never massaged it, last section was 10 months ago and no issues with the scar after any of my sections! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845044 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:53:53 +0000 Mrsbells 2845044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had 2 csections. I was told that massaging helps with healing etc but honestly I hardly diss it. I bought earth mama angel baby c salve but once that ran out I just stopped </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845042 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:47:25 +0000 Kaohinani 2845042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: 🤣🤣🤣 Next time, just ask ... I can be "nerdy-wordy" 🤓 anytime! 😉 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845040 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:44:58 +0000 Sams Mom 2845040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: I've been waiting for your in-depth answer! :heart: :heart: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845039 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:43:10 +0000 Kaohinani 2845039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Generally, if you have a lot of scar tissue, a plastic surgeon or even OBGYN will tell you to massage the area post surgery and after the initial healing period to increase blood flow, break up stagnant tissue (operative and fascial) and fluids that the body can/may dissolve within itself, and/or to soften the appearance of the general area. I was told to massage after my 1st csection (* emergency and with a lot of scar tissue) but not after my 2nd (* which included a scar tissue removal during the procedure). I have a single visual scar on the flesh; however, I can feel a slight ridge subdermally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845034 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:34:14 +0000 Sams Mom 2845034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: none of my friends have had c sections and I really just want to ask everyone about this :P I know it's trivial, but I'm so confused! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845033 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:31:03 +0000 LadyDi 2845033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: never mentioned it! I just checked it when I read your post. It’s not particularly hard. Maybe a tiny bit harder than the surrounding area, but my last c section was a few months ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845032 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:30:00 +0000 Sams Mom 2845032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: @Madison43: interesting... mine was kind of hard/knotty before I started massaging it. Then it was soft for a long time.</p> <p>I feel like everything I thought I knew is a lie :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845031 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:28:23 +0000 Madison43 2845031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: 2 c-sections. Never massaged and was not told to massage. My scar is soft and doesn’t feel any different than the surrounding area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845029 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:23:39 +0000 erinbaderin 2845029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two C-sections, never massaged anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845028 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:23:01 +0000 Sams Mom 2845028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: Did they tell you to and you didn't do it, or did they not even tell you to? My OB told me at my 6 week appointment to start massaging it to make sure there isn't any adhesions. hmmmm, now I'm thinking it's not a "standard" thing?</p> <p>Is your's hard? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845027 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:16:04 +0000 LadyDi 2845027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never massaged mine either and I’ve had two c sections! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845021 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:52:44 +0000 Sams Mom 2845021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jaybirdie: oops :P </p> <p>Mine was soft and no adhesions and you can barely see the scar... And now it feels like its stuck to something? I think is the best way to describe it. I'll ask him when I see him next because I see him monthly for fertility stuff. It's just weird that all of a sudden its back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2845019 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:46:44 +0000 jaybirdie 2845019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never massaged it? Whoops!</p> <p>My section was a little over 2.5 years ago and it's still a little hard but not noticeable. If it feels different than usual, I'd call the doc for reassurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/c-section-moms#post-2844990 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:02:13 +0000 Sams Mom 2844990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When did you stop massaging your scar? </p> <p>My son is almost 2 1/2, and I quit massaging my scar regularly over a year ago. But last night in the shower I noticed that it's hard? when it used to not be. Like I don't know if I have adhesions again or what? </p>