C-Section Delivery: Healing and Recovery
by: Sean Daneshmand, MD - Perinatal ObGyn, San Diego CA As a new mom, you have plenty on your mind, from worrying about whether your newborn will be healthy to how you’ll manage the new addition to the family. But if you are planning a C-section or are recovering from one, you have a bit more on your mind. In addition to post-delivery fatigue and other typical post pregnancy complaints, you’ll also need to make sure your body heals properly. What you need to know about C-section recovery Every woman is different—so every recovery is different. Here are some...
What Happens To The Tummy (Abdominal Wall) During Pregnancy?
by: Robert Kessler, MD - Plastic Surgeon, Newport Beach CA The abdominal wall is made up of three main structures from a practical point of view; the muscle or strength layer, the fatty layer and the skin. Each of these layers are affected and impacted differently in each pregnancy. The skin and muscle have an incredible ability to stretch. Skin is not a supportive structure but a veneer. It will gradually expand when placed under continuous pressure to accommodate the developing baby. The ability of the skin to tighten after a pregnancy is dependent on many factors such as genetics,...