What to Expect After a Cesarean and How to Heal Gently

Healing after a C-section is not just about stitches and scars—it’s about honoring a body that just created life. While cesarean births are increasingly common, many new moms in India are taken aback by the intensity and emotional weight of recovery. From managing post-surgery pain to coping with movement restrictions, every day in the early postpartum period can feel overwhelming.

The truth? C-section recovery is slower and deeper than what most people talk about—and that’s perfectly okay.

In the first week, it’s normal to experience soreness, swelling, and fatigue. The area around your incision might feel numb or tender. During this phase, your body needs light meals, maximum rest, and zero strain. Traditional Indian postpartum foods like turmeric milk, ajwain water, ghee-rich khichdi, and soft sabzis offer gentle nourishment for internal healing.

By weeks 4 to 6, you may start regaining some energy, but deep healing continues—physically and emotionally. And if you’re feeling low or overwhelmed, please know: that’s part of this transformation too. You just did something truly incredible.

At Putchi, we create postpartum-friendly clothing that supports your recovery with care and intention. Our high-waist panties are designed to avoid friction on your scar, and our buttery-soft nursing kurtis make feeding and resting easier in those tender weeks.

Because we believe:
Healing shouldn't hurt.
Support should be seamless.
Comfort should be constant.

Your C-section scar is a mark of strength. Your recovery timeline is yours alone—and it is valid.

Putchi is here to walk beside you—from surgery to softness, from survival to self-love.