by Brandi Riley posted in Pregnancy

I've been pregnant twice and delivered both children via scheduled c-section. Never have I ever experienced as much as a single contraction. You know what" I like it that way. From conversations that I've had with some of my mom friends, the only thing I really missed was a lot of pain. That's not to say that I was able to forego all physical suffering. Remember, a c-section is major surgery.
Besides the soreness that came with having my abdomen cut open and stitched back up, I had a few other challenges. The most immediate issue was the gas. That gas wasn't the kind you get after you eat beans or Brussels sprouts. The gas I had after both of my c-sections felt like I'd never be able to breathe or walk again. It started from my belly and filled up my entire torso up to my shoulders like a balloon filled with lead. It was the worst feeling ever. Other than nursing my children, the only goal I had was to pop those bubbles. I was able to find relief much faster the second time around with my son. After a week, most of the gas went away, thanks to the following exercises.

5 exercises to help you overcome c-section gas
Yoga pose

I was 12 hours postpartum when I got on my hands and knees in my hospital bed and arched my back like a cat. The cat post lifted my stomach up in a way that didn't irritate my new wound and helped stretch the gas bubble out.
Knee lift

Once I got home, I started lifting my knees to my chest as close as it woul...