C-Section Connection:

A step-by-step rehab program designed to decrease pain, improve mobility, and optimize core strength after your c-section.

The recovery after a cesarean is tough…

…on top of being provided minimal information on what rehabilitation should look like after a major abdominal surgery.

Contrary to what many women are told, c-sections need rehab! With cesarean births being one of the most common surgeries performed in the US (1 of 3 births), it is time we felt confident in the rehabilitation process afterwards.

Current standard of care usually includes a quick mention of  lifting precautions and rest, until you are cleared for everything at the 6-week mark. Woah…everything?

Enter this program!

This program is now fully accessible on the new app!

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN C-SECTION CONNECTION?

EXERCISE PROGRAMMING

C-Section Connection includes 7 phases of exercise programming with video instruction. Designed to take as long as you need at each phase. Once you’ve mastered the movements at one, you progress to the next.

Each level includes 3 workouts per week, averaging averaging 20-40 minutes that focus on:

  • Deep core connection

  • Restoring mobility

  • Improving core and full body strength

You can start immediately after birth or weeks/months/years postpartum. It’s not too late to build a foundation!

EDUCATION

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your rehab! In addition to the exercise programming, you will learn about:

  • Early postpartum care and precautions

  • Foundations of breathing and deep core connection

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction that can be common after c-section

  • How to improve the mobility and appearance of your scar - reduce the shelf!

  • How to assess for diastasis recti

  • List of helpful products to have on-hand

The outcomes:

  • Eliminates pain that prevents you from doing activities that you love.

  • Improves strength and coordination in your core to return to an active lifestyle.

  • Restores confidence knowing you’ve built a foundation.

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Rest assured - I’m not winging it over here.

I am an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist who specializes in perinatal rehabilitation. I am also a new mother, post-cesarean. I know the emotional, mental and physical struggles that this experience is loaded with. What you’re getting is backed by research, clinical experience, and real life.

Don’t just take it from me…

“I am so thankful for Annie’s guidance during my postpartum journey. After two c-sections my abs felt like they were gone for good! Annie has not only taught me how to regain my physical strength but, as a mama herself, she has helped to regain my mental strength and believe in myself around my fitness goals. I am so appreciative of all she has done for me!”

— Ashley W.

“I started seeing Annie 6 weeks postpartum with my second baby (and second c-section). I WISH I knew her after my first baby. Annie gives you the best tools to start working on your postpartum recovery to help heal and start strengthening your core in the safest way for you. This program keeps you accountable and the videos provide an excellent refresher. I highly recommend Annie for all c-section needs.”

— Kasey C.

“C-Section Connection has been a physical and mental savior in my postpartum recovery. It has educational information that you don’t get from providers about what to expect. Just knowing some of this was so helpful mentally to prepare for postpartum and know what to expect from myself in recovery.

 The best thing for me - the program helped me feel like I hadn’t lost myself and movement completely. Those first weeks post-surgery were tough physically and mentally. Annie and her program gave me a place to start that made me feel safe and capable.” 

— Megan L.

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Frequently Asked Qs

  • List of equipment that is recommended for this program (and links!):

    • Mini looped bands -linked here on Amazon

    • Power bands (long looped resistance bands) - linked here on Amazon

    • Pilates ball (9-10 inch size) - linked here on Amazon

    • Big exercise ball (65 cm) - linked here on Amazon

    • Yoga block (1 or 2) - linked here on Amazon

    • Bench (recommended, not required) - linked here on Amazon

    • Dumbbells (light, medium, and heavy weight) - can also sub with kettlebells if preferred - linked here on Amazon

    • Cupping set for scar mobilization - linked here on Amazon

  • Any time postpartum, whether you are in your first week or months/years out. The levels are designed to include foundation work - breathing, mobility and strength - that are important to have as you progress to more difficult levels.

    The early levels are programmed to be appropriate for early postpartum moms. The movements are compliant with postpartum precautions.

    If you aren’t early postpartum, but still have pain and dysfunction, it is still recommended to start at level 1. If you are more advanced, you can start at level 2 or 3, all of which are still building the foundation to get back to fitness with no pain and improved core function.

  • You’ll pay at one time fee of $199 for access to the program on the app.

  • Yes. This program is 100% online so you can learn with me on your time. Start and stop at your own pace.

  • With C-section Connection, you’ll gain access to a private Facebook group where you can ask questions and start conversations with Dr. Annie - as little or as much as you’d like!

  • All exercises are designed to be done at home OR the gym with the equipment listed above.