Your C-section changed your body in ways nobody warned you about.
You are not imagining things. And you are not alone.
Whether you are preparing for a planned Cesarean, newly postpartum and searching for answers, or years out and still coping with a C-section shelf, scar pain, or a core that just won't come back — there is a clear, stage-based C-section recovery path for exactly where you are right now.
For every stage of your Cesarean journey.
Globally, C-section mamas are discharged after major abdominal surgery with little to no rehabilitation guidance — and unlike any other orthopedic surgery, you go home to a newborn on almost no sleep before your own body has even begun to heal. Every program and resource I’ve created was designed to fill that gap, so that C-section mamas are never left without answers.
Self-Paced C-Section Recovery Programs
Stage-based online programs for pregnant mamas and every stage of postpartum recovery. C-section scar massage, core retraining exercises, and a clear rehab plan — starting Day 1.
Programs for Healthcare Professionals
Online C-section rehabilitation education for practitioners who want to close the gap in postpartum care. Evidence-informed, clinically practical, and built from more than 20 years in the field.
Work With Janette Directly
Premium 1:1 Cesarean recovery support for the mama who wants the most personalized, hands-on guidance available. In-person or virtual. For every stage of recovery.
You deserve someone who understands that.
C-section recovery is unlike any other surgical recovery.
Looking for better C-section recovery answers? You found them.
I know how hard it can be. As a mom myself, everyone and everything can feel like it relies on you — and that time for your own recovery can feel like a luxury you simply cannot afford.
But here is what I know after impacting tens of thousands of C-section mamas: the short window to heal optimally is real, and what you do matters more than anyone tells you. The right scar massages and exercises change everything. You found this page. That is the first step toward the recovery you have always deserved.
I am so glad you are here.
- Janette
Lauren,
C-section mama
Thank you for giving hope and help to women who are told by their doctors don't bother doing scar massage, it won't do anything' at their 6-week check. I am very sure I am not the only one told this.
Jennifer,
California. Nurse. 4 years postpartum
After having a C-section, I was lost and didn't understand what was going on with my body. Janette helped to normalize my experience and made me feel less alone. Her program has allowed my body to move better and regain functioning — and the live group classes have been a great way to connect with other C-section mamas.
Jessica,
36 weeks pregnant, planned Cesarean
This is the only comprehensive Cesarean recovery program I have come across. It encourages me to know that I don't have to go through the intense trauma I went through before during my previous C-sections — because I now have access to everything I need to recover fully.
Watch the free C-section shelf workshop
Over 5,000 mamas have already watched it. Find out what your C-section shelf is actually telling you about your recovery — and what you can do about it today
Questions?
I answer them.
Drop your question below or find me on Instagram @askjanette — where I share free C-section recovery education every week.
In the meantime, you can:
I Got Your Message!
I know this is a big moment for you — and I want you to feel confident, calm, and supported no matter where you are in your recovery.
I’ll get back to you within two (2) business days.
Thank You!
➡️ Browse my Instagram @askjanette for more C-birth recovery tips
➡️ Take a deep breath — you’re doing great, Mama 💜
©️ 2026 Janette Yee, C-section Athletic Therapist. All Rights Reserved.
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