Two very different but equally empowering elective C-section stories—Chelsea and Kirsty open up about healing, calm birth moments, and the power of doing what’s right for you.

Honest, relatable, and real—Monique shares her experience of preparing for an elective C-section, what helped, what surprised her, and the advice she wishes she’d had.

C-section is major abdominal surgery, here is a recovery guideline on how to safely return to exercise broken down into 3 phases. Phase 1 rest & recovery, phase 2 return to exercise and phase 3 bullet proof your body

I never imagined my first birth would unfold the way it did. I had all these expectations, including ones I didn’t even realise I was holding on to - until they shattered in an operating room. My daughter, came into the world through an emergency C-section under full anesthesia. It was a life-or-death situation. There was no time to process, no time to prepare. One moment, I was in labour; the next, I woke up with my husband standing beside my bed, holding our baby girl in his arms. 

Tracey’s journey is a shining example of what can be achieved with She Moves workouts and consistent action. After undergoing a c-section, Tracey found herself starting from scratch with her fitness. Through sweat, commitment, and the right guidance from She Moves, she carved her path back to an active lifestyle.