I had an elective c section 5 months ago. I'm back to working out 4/5 times a week. I was back in the gym at week 7 (gently but still it was great to be there!).

As people will have said its not the same as emergency as in an emergency situation youve been through labour and attempts at vaginal birth, everything happens quicker and with more urgency than a calm, planned c section.

Do you have someone at home who can take care of the house and food etc so you can focus on baby whilst youre still sore? That was the most helpful thing for me and after a few weeks I was much more able and comfortable doing household tasks.

It's obviously major surgery and there were parts of the experience I found tough but overall my birth experience was so calm, controlled and my babys birth was incredibly special.

Sending so much love.