I’m sure almost everyone knows of a woman, either friend, colleague, family member or perhaps even yourself who has had at least one C-section either planned or unplanned.

Historical:  Did you know that while the actual facts and timing are debatable, the University of Washington reports that many folks believe that the great Julius Caesar was the first one to be born via C-section hence the name Cesarean. This may or may not be 100% true as Julius Cesar’s mom did not die in childbirth which is why this procedure would have been done in the first-place way back then. And there is strong evidence, that C-sections occurred prior to Julius in other civilizations including Europe and the Far East.  The name actually comes from the Latin word “caedare,” which means “to cut.” As far as our folklore purposes go, we will just give Julius Cesar the nod for naming rights.

Did you know that in the US alone according to the CDC, in 2021:

Number of vaginal deliveries: 2,486,856

Number of Cesarean deliveries: 1,174,545

The percent of all deliveries by Cesarean: According to the CDC, in 2022, 32.1% of births in the United States were C-sections, which is the same rate as in 2021. This means that 1,178,066 babies were delivered by C-section, while 2,486,963 were delivered vaginal.   So, doing the math, a little more than 1 out of 3 women deliver babies via C-section. As a frame of reference, just two decades ago only 21% of babies were born by C-section. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/delivery.htm

Obviously, there are times when a C-section is needed: The baby’s oxygen supply is compromised, your labor is not progressing and the baby is going into distress, one or more babies is lying in a transverse position, placenta previa and more… Your obstetrician or doula/midwife would be able to guide you if you have specific questions.

Pregnancy can be One of the most fulfilling experiences, a woman may ever have. And whether you chose to have a C-section, or if a C-section becomes unavoidable, you will carry the scar that eventful day for the rest of your life for the rest of your life.

Some women after a C-section delivery, may have feelings of failure, or have pain or numbness from their scar, unable to fully engage their abdominal muscles, or even feel disconnected to their body in some way. Understand too, that the effects of C-sections can interfere with intimate relationships, reducing libido, and in some cases making intimacy painful.  The emotional feelings attached to the scar can sometimes be quite intense and distressing as every scar is a trauma to the body whether it be planned or unplanned.  If you do not think that C-section scars carry emotions, think again.  I have literally had women break down in tears just from touching their scar and will comment: “It doesn’t feel like part of my body”, “It feels numb,” “It feels like plastic,” even “I do not like to touch it.” The list goes on and on.  After a few treatments they are amazed at how good they feel ow the scar has changed in color size and it no longer feels numb and some have even told me they are able to get up and down from the ground again with their baby and a few telling me they no longer have incontinence.   Those comments are pretty powerful!

According to Karel Lewit, Sarka Olsanska Publish Year: 2004   The treatment of active scars can be of importance in a great number of cases; untreated, active scars are an important cause of therapeutic failure.   What this finding means is that failing to address scar tissue can result in chronic pain, strength and decreased range of motion many years after the initial surgery. How many women do you know that have had cesarean sections don’t even consider that their hip or back pain, chronic issues or range of motion problems could even be remotely related to their scar from years past? Scar tissue and adhesions attach and hold on to anything nearby, including organs, muscles, fascia, bones etc.

Thankfully the McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release® Technique is available to help women who are experiencing symptoms from their C-section scars months and even decades old with beautiful results.   Two Research studies in the UK utilizing ultrasound technology showed that after a 15-minute treatment, length, and width on the average reduced 30%. Women report pain is gone after years of just “dealing” with it, their scar becomes softer, less noticeable and in some cases the feeling returns to previously numb areas. And there are many more beautiful outcomes, including finally being able to connect to their abdominal muscles making standing, sitting, lifting even walking easier and a reduction in chronic pain. And like I mentioned earlier, In some cases incontinence is relieved and digestion improves!

So, if you are a healthcare professional or movement therapist and want to learn more about the McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release® Technique, a specialized form of non-invasive and gentle scar therapy, then please reach out.  For upcoming dates both online and in person CLICK HERE

Health Care Professionals, Doula’s, Midwives and bodyworkers, Cynthia George is on the MSTR® International Teaching Team and is one of only 3 instructors in the US that teach this technique. These full day classes are held online or in person. All courses earn 7 CEC’s from NCBTMB.  LEARN MORE HERE

Cynthia George is accepting new clients in Gilbert AZ. If you would like to make an appointment, CLICK HERE  to get started with a 90 minute evaluation.

If you would like more information on the research, Please email me at: info@cynshine,net