Despite the rate of caesarean births doubling in the past 15 years, 1 in 5 women still report that they don’t feel comfortable talking about them. A new study, commissioned by healing expert Elastoplast, uncovers the challenges women face and aims to drive a positive conversation about C-sections to help mothers heal better and feel better. While some women are able to embrace their C-section scar, many new mums might have concerns about how their body will heal, as well as the emotional impact this may have. With this in mind, Elastoplast have invited Dr Anne Henderson to answer your questions about C-sections.
Here’s some more information on Dr Anne Henderson: “Dr Anne Henderson is a highly experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, having spent 17 years as a senior consultant at a major acute NHS Trust, following an undergraduate degree from Cambridge University and postgraduate medical training in the South East. She has worked as a consultant within the NHS as well as private sectors providing truly holistic care while leading the way when it comes to caring, innovative, whole-woman focused practice.”
Here’s what Elastoplast has to say: “We want women to heal better in order to feel better, and so have developed Scar Reducer patches, available in XL size suitable for caesarean scars – a simple and safe solution to help heal new and old scars. Knowing that they are equipped with an effective way of treating their scar, we hope women feel more confident in their own skin."
Perhaps you’d like to know the ins and outs of the healing process? Or maybe you have questions about how you can boost your new body confidence after a C-section? Post your question on the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one lucky MNer will win a £150 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).
We’ll be selecting questions for Dr Anne to answer during a one-hour session that’s taking place on this thread on 21st July.
We also have 5 x Elastoplast Scar Reducer XL Patches to give away to 5 Mumsnetters* who post their questions on the thread below. If you would like to be in with a chance of winning, please write “I’d like to win a plaster” alongside your question for Dr Anne* and you’ll be entered into the prize draw.
Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ
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*The study was conducted by OnePoll between 21st-30th January 2020 and polled 1000 women who've had a C-section birth, commissioned by Elastoplast. Participants were recruited online and were incentivised to participate. According to this research, 80% of women agree seeing their scar in the mirror causes them negative feelings, from embarrassment and failure to sadness. Over a third (35%) admitted they felt a dip in self-esteem post-surgery, and 40% felt pressure from social media to bounce back in an unrealistic time frame.
**Elastoplast Scar Reducer patches can be found from Boots.com and other retailers across the UK. For further information on the full Elastoplast range, please visit www.elastoplast.co.uk .