S.3. Ep.3 - Understanding Your C-Section - What Really Happens

S.3. Ep.3 - Understanding Your C-Section - What Really Happens

Understanding Your C-Section - What Really Happens In this episode, I take you through exactly what happens during a cesarean section - from the moment the decision is made, through every layer of surgery, to those first hours of recovery. Whether you’ve had a c-section and are trying to understand why your recovery has been so intense, or you’re preparing for an upcoming planned cesarean, this episode will help you truly grasp the magnitude of what your body goes through. What We Cover: Emergency vs. Planned C-Sections * What to expect in an emergency situation when decisions are made quickly * The calmer, more methodical process of a planned cesarean * How the preparation differs between the two scenarios In the Operating Room * Why the room feels so cold and clinical * Who all those people are and what they’re doing * What happens as you’re being prepped for surgery * The experience of receiving spinal or epidural anaesthesia The Surgery Step-by-Step * The seven layers your surgeon cuts through to reach your baby * What those pressure and pulling sensations actually are * Why the closing process takes longer than getting baby out * The reality of what’s happening while you’re meeting your newborn Immediate Recovery * What those first hours after surgery feel like * Why your body feels the way it does * The beginning of your healing journey Why Specialised Recovery Matters * Why surface-level care isn’t enough after major abdominal surgery * What your body actually needs to heal properly * The importance of working with professionals who understand c-section recovery Key Takeaway: You had major abdominal surgery while bringing your baby into the world. Understanding the reality of what your body has been through is the first step toward giving yourself the specialised care, time, and respect you deserve. Connect With Me: Email: amy@caesareanphoenix.com Join the Caesarean Phoenix Membership: Get the specialised support and guidance you need for c-section recovery at https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/caesarean-phoenix [https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/caesarean-phoenix] If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who’s had a c-section or is preparing for one. Let’s change the conversation around cesarean recovery together. Remember: You deserve more than being told to “just rest.” You deserve informed, specialized care that honors what your body has accomplished. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noonetoldme.substack.com [https://noonetoldme.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Season 3. Episode 2: The Emotional Healing of Your C-Section Scar

The Emotional Healing of Your C-Section Scar In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked emotional aspect of C-section healing. Your scar is more than just a physical mark - it’s a story written across seven layers of tissue, each one holding its own memories, emotions, and experiences. What We Cover: We explore why it’s completely normal to cry when you touch, look at, or even think about your c-section scar. Tears aren’t a sign of weakness - they’re part of your body’s natural release process and a crucial step in your healing journey. This episode emphasises why the emotional healing journey is just as important as the physical one. Your scar and the tissue beneath it can hold onto so much baggage: the circumstances of your birth, feelings of loss or grief, the trauma of surgery, or even disappointment about how your birth unfolded. We can’t truly heal until we acknowledge and process what our bodies are holding onto. Join the New Moon Workshop Ready to begin your own healing journey? Join me for this month’s New Moon Workshop on Sunday, January 18th at 8pm GMT. This special session is designed to help you connect with your scar, release stored emotions, and step into a new chapter of healing. Can’t make it live? Don’t worry a recording will be available for all registrants. BOOK HERE: https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/clear-the-scar-ignite-the-core-jan-2026 [https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/clear-the-scar-ignite-the-core-jan-2026] Connect With Me Follow along on Instagram @caesareanphoenix [https://instagram.com/caesareanphoenix] for daily support, healing tips, and community connection. Have questions? Email me at amy@caesareanphoenix.com Remember: Your scar is part of your story, and you deserve to heal - body, mind, and spirit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noonetoldme.substack.com [https://noonetoldme.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Season 3: Episode 1: Why Your C-Section Recovery Needs to Be Your 2026 Priority

It’s January 2026, and if you’re a c-section mum who’s been putting off your recovery... this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m talking about why your c-section recovery needs to be your priority THIS year, not next year, not “when things calm down.” We cover: * Why you’ve been putting your recovery on the back burner (and why that stops now) * What it’s actually costing you - physically, emotionally, and in lost opportunities * Why January 2026 is THE perfect time to start * What real c-section recovery actually looks like * How you can work with me this month to finally feel like yourself again If you’ve been waiting for a sign to prioritise yourself and your healing, this is it. RESOURCES MENTIONED: New Moon Workshop - “Clear The Scar, Ignite The Core”Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2026Price: £11What: 90 minutes of scar massage techniques, fascial release, core reconnection, and emotional processingBook here: https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/clear-the-scar-ignite-the-core-jan-2026 [https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/clear-the-scar-ignite-the-core-jan-2026] Monthly MembershipPrice: £46/month (cancel anytime)What: Weekly content, monthly live sessions, scar massage library, exercise progressions, community supportInterested? Email me: amy@caesareanphoenix.com 4th Trimester Companion PackagePrice: £350 (launch offer)What: 4 x 90-minute in-person sessions over 8 weeks in London for new c-section mums (0-6 months postpartum)Only 3 spots availableInterested? Email me: amy@caesareanphoenix.com 12-Week 1:1 Transformation ProgrammePrice: £1,200 (or 3 x £420 payment plan)What: Deep, personalised coaching for complete c-section recovery transformationOnly 2 spots left for JanuaryBook a free 20-minute consultation: Email me at amy@caesareanphoenix.com CONNECT WITH AMY: Instagram: @caesareanphoenixWebsite: www.caesareanphoenix.com [http://www.caesareanphoenix.com]Email: amy@caesareanphoenix.comPodcast: No One Told Me (subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!) ABOUT THE HOST: Amy is a pre & postnatal corrective exercise specialist, trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, and c-section recovery expert. Through Caesarean Phoenix, she helps c-section mums heal their scars, reconnect their cores, and feel like themselves again - physically AND emotionally. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to No One Told Me and leave a review! It helps other c-section mums find the show. New episodes drop every Tuesday. NEXT WEEK: Episode 2: The Emotional Side of C-Section Recovery - Why touching your scar might make you cry, and why that’s actually part of healing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noonetoldme.substack.com [https://noonetoldme.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

S2. Ep.8 - Reigniting Your Motivation - 5 Steps to Get Back on Track with Your C-Section Rehab, Weight Loss, or Any Goal

In this empowering episode, we dive into the real reason motivation slips - and how to get it back no matter how long it’s been. Whether you’re restarting your C-section rehab, recommitting to weight loss, or simply trying to take action toward a personal goal, this episode breaks down the 5 steps I always use to reset, refocus, and move forward with confidence. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * Why losing motivation is normal - and what it actually means * The 5-step reset method that helps you rebuild momentum every single time * How to reconnect with your “why” so your goals feel meaningful again * The role of small, strategic actions in breaking the cycle of stuckness * How to create a rehab or fitness plan you’ll actually follow Plus: A Complete, Done-For-You Rehab Plan If you’re unsure where to begin with your c-section recovery, rebuilding your core, or returning to movement safely, I share how our signature programme, Reclaim & Rise, gives you everything you need - exercises, education, guidance, structure, and support - so you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. get started here: https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/reclaim-rise-plan/buy [https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/reclaim-rise-plan/buy] Upcoming Workshop: Clear The Scar, Ignite The Core Ready for a fresh wave of motivation?Join my upcoming live workshop where we’ll learn how to release tension, reconnect with your core, and take those empowering first steps toward feeling strong again. This is the perfect reset if you’ve been waiting for a sign to start - this is it. Grab it here now: https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/clear-the-scar-ignite-the-core [https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/clear-the-scar-ignite-the-core] Links & Resources * Join the Reclaim & Rise Programme [https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/reclaim-rise-plan/buy] - Your complete c-section rehab plan * Sign up for the Clear The Scar, Ignite The Core Workshop [https://www.caesareanphoenix.com/clear-the-scar-ignite-the-core] - Get motivated, learn foundational tools, and restart your journey with support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noonetoldme.substack.com [https://noonetoldme.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

S2. Ep 7. Breastfeeding after a C-section with Katie James

S2. Ep 7. Breastfeeding after a C-section with Katie James This is such an incredible conversation with the amazing Katie James; creator of The Midwives Cauldron, The Feeding Couch and the latest; The Latch Revolution. We go into everything from how to successfully breastfeed after and C-section and what's broken in today's medical, birthing and breastfeeding system! Find Katie and her amazing work here: and if you're interested in having my 1:1 personalised support in your 4th trimester email me at amy@caesareanphoenix.com or come and join the amazing upcoming workshop 'Clear The Scar, Ignite The Core' here for just £8! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noonetoldme.substack.com [https://noonetoldme.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]