Listen "2.11 Day 1: The First 24 Hours After a C-Section"
Episode Synopsis
"There is no other surgery where you’re cracked open and handed the love of your life all at once." The first 24 hours after a C-section are unlike anything else, your body is fresh from major abdominal surgery, your heart is meeting your baby, and your nervous system is still catching up to what just happened. Whether your birth was planned, unplanned, or an emergency, this moment is sacred. It’s raw, layered, and deeply human. In this episode, Jade walks you through what to expect in the very first day of recovery: from anesthesia wearing off, to managing incision pain, to the swirl of emotions that can feel both beautiful and overwhelming. You’ll also hear why your incentive spirometer isn’t just a hospital gadget, it’s one of the most powerful healing tools you have right now. Action Step: Use your incentive spirometer every single hour. Think of it not just as lung rehab, but as nervous system reset, your built-in reminder that you are safe, healing, and supported.
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