What’s it like to have a c-section, and how should you prepare if you do (or don’t) want one? Motherly is here to support you with expert resources and personal essays.
Loving a C-section scar is not about pretending recovery is easy. It is about honoring your body’s work, caring for your whole self, and writing a new story of strength.
Bonding is not a single golden hour, and a C-section does not put you behind. With the right support, connection grows skin-to-skin, eye-to-eye, and day by day—no matter how your baby was born.
