Why Moms Deserve More Support After a C-Section

Did you know that a cesarean section (C-section) is the most common surgery performed in the United States? In fact, over 1 million women have this surgery every year. Yet, despite how common it is, many new moms are sent home with little to no guidance about how to recover and care for themselves while also caring for their newborn.

If you had knee or hip surgery, you’d automatically receive home health therapy to help you heal. But after a C-section—a major abdominal surgery—you’re often left to figure things out alone. This gap in care is part of why our country is facing a maternal health crisis.