57 | What your OB doesn't tell you about c-sections: Creating a C-Section Birth Plan & Healing from cesarean with Crystal Garnett the C-section Physio

n this episode of The Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie Zaki sits down with Crystal Garnett, a physical therapist and C-section mom of two, to talk about what C-section recovery really looks like.

So many mothers are caught off guard by the realities of a cesarean birth. Whether you’re planning a C-section or just want to be prepared in case it becomes necessary, this conversation gives you practical recovery strategies, emotional support, and the confidence to heal well after surgery.

Crystal shares her personal story of two C-sections and how it led her to create the Empowered C-Section Recovery Program—helping moms confidently navigate the first six weeks post-surgery. Together, Jaimie and Crystal cover the must-know aspects of C-section recovery:

• Why creating a C-section birth plan matters (even if you hope for vaginal birth)

• How to safely move your body to support healing

• Practical tips for dealing with constipation after C-section

• The emotional side of unexpected C-sections and how to cope

• What every mom needs to know about pelvic floor recovery after C-section

This episode is for any mom who wants to feel prepared, supported, and empowered to recover from a C-section birth—without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

Listen in for real-life insight and actionable C-section recovery tips you won’t hear in the hospital.

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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:05 – C-Section Realities and Personal Experiences
03:46 – Preparing for a C-Section Birth
05:54 – Postpartum Recovery Tips for C-Section Moms
13:50 – Pelvic Floor and Constipation Concerns
17:46 – Final Thoughts and Encouragement