Dr. Ariana Middleman, PT, DPT

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01/30/2026

2 KEY things that actually matter in postpartum recovery (especially after a C-section)….

Recovery isn’t about jumping back into workouts or doing a million ab exercises. If you want to actually feel better, there are two things that make everything else work:

✨ Diaphragmatic breathing- full 360 ribcage expansion breathing. It calms your nervous system, helps your core and pelvic floor, and eases pressure on your incision.

✨ Moving short bouts, frequently- short walks, gentle stretching, whatever you can handle. It helps with swelling, circulation, mood, and just getting your body to feel like you again.

DM me FOUNDATIONS if you want to learn how I guide mamas step-by-step inside Level 1: Foundations for C-Section Recovery.

Medical disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Always check with your healthcare provider for guidance that’s specific to you.

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01/22/2026

Here’s how to properly wear a belly binder postpartum (from a postpartum PT & c-section recovery coach) ✨

I love and recommend to all the moms I work with!! Here’s the truth… a belly binder is not about shrinking your waist or “bouncing back” that’s not the goal here!!

Postpartum, especially after a C-section, a binder should feel like a gentle hug, not a squeeze.

When it’s worn too tight, it can actually:
• increase pressure down onto the pelvic floor
• interfere with breathing
• create more tension instead of support

What we do want:
✔️ light, even compression
✔️ support around the incision
✔️ help with swelling and comfort
✔️ confidence to move without guarding

If you’re holding your breath or feeling pressure downward, it’s too tight ‼️

If you want the link to this exact brace DM me BINDER!!🤍

Medical disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified pelvic health professional for personalized care.

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01/20/2026

Did you know that scar numbness after a C-section is common… but it’s not something you’re should be stuck with forever.

Nerves are cut during surgery.
What’s not normal is being told, “that’s just how it is now” or “there’s nothing you can do.”

With the right gentle stimulation, movement, and support, nerves can continue to heal and sensation can improve even months later.

👉 DM me FOUNDATIONS to join Level 1: Foundations for C-Section Recovery course and learn how to safely support scar sensation, healing, and reconnection.

⚕️Medical disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified pelvic health professional for personalized care.

01/13/2026

C-Section Scar Care: from a postpartum PT & C-section recovery coach!

DO:
✔️ Wait until your incision is fully healed & cleared
✔️ Start gentle w/ light touch + desensitization first
✔️ Breathe while you work (yes, it matters)
✔️ Keep the area clean + moisturized once healed
✔️ Pay attention to how your body feels after

DON’T….
❌ Dig in hard or “push through” pain
❌ Ignore numbness, pulling, or tightness
❌ Assume scar pain is just your new normal
❌ Rush into aggressive massage too soon
❌ Think scar care is only about appearance

✨ I teach exactly how to do this safely inside my Level 1: Foundations Course, which has helped tons of C-section mamas feel stronger, less tight, and more confident in their bodies.

👉 Comment or DM me “COURSE” and I’ll send you the link 💌

Educational only… not medical advice. Always consult your provider for personalized care.

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01/07/2026

💡 Here’s why you might still have C-section scar pain… even YEARS later…. Even long after surgery, your scar and surrounding tissues are still healing and adapting.

Things like:
• fascia and muscle layers sticking together
• nerves still regenerating
• your core and pelvic floor adjusting
• scar mobility being limited

…can all make your scar feel tight, tuggy, or even painful…. long after you thought you were “healed.”

✨ Pain doesn’t mean you’re broken. It often means your tissues just need some gentle, guided movement to get back to feeling normal.

👉 DM me COURSE to get access to Level 1: Foundations for C-section Recovery and learn how to finally feel confident, strong, and pain-free around your scar…. even years later.

As we head into the new year, I’ve been reflecting on the past year and what it held for us. And I keep thinking about w...
12/30/2025

As we head into the new year, I’ve been reflecting on the past year and what it held for us. And I keep thinking about what I wish I could have told myself after my 2nd and hardest C-section. After complications no one could have predicted, after fear and blood loss, after waking up in the ICU without my baby, for days, I wish I could go back and wrap that version of me in the biggest hug and tell her that she is stronger than she believes. That she is going to make it through… and will come out stronger on the other side ❤️‍🩹

I wish I could tell her that it’s okay to grieve the birth she prayed for, the future births she dreamed of, the golden hour she didn’t get, and the first nights she didn’t spend with her baby. That it’s okay to grieve parts of herself that were taken too soon and to grieve the bigger family she thought she would have one day.

But I’d also tell her this: she will discover a depth of strength, bravery and identity she didn’t know existed. She will become a more present, grounded mom, shaken with gratitude for the simple gift of being here. She will find a calling to help other women heal because she has walked this path herself…. the disappointment, the unexpected turns, and the moments that felt like rock bottom. And also that people will show up for her in ways she never could have imagined, her life partner will steady her when she literally cannot stand, and her community will carry her through. And even months later, when the sadness and memories still surface at times, they continue to shape her, soften her, and become part of her story.

Thank you to every single person that showed up for us this year. Whether it was through a text, a meal train, or your presence- it means more than you’ll ever know. And to this community of amazing mamas that continues to grow- thank you for supporting me and trusting me to guide you in your own c-section recoveries. I can’t wait to see what 2026 holds ✨🤍

12/26/2025

‼️ Your C-section scar could be affecting more than you think…

Your scar can impact the nerves that communicate with your deep core, pelvic floor, and even your breathing patterns. And when those nerves get disrupted during surgery, it takes time and the right kind of rehab to wake things back up.

So if you feel numb, disconnected, or like your core “just won’t fire,” it’s not your fault and it’s actually pretty common. And yes… you CAN retrain it.

⚕️ Medical Disclaimer:
This video is for education only and not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your OB, midwife, or healthcare provider and adjust based on your body’s needs.

DM “COURSE” for the link to my Level 1 C-section healing program.🔥

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