Labor Signs, C-Section Recovery, and Postpartum Changes

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How Long Does It Take to Stop Hurting After a C-Section?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Bridget Coila

A C-section is major abdominal surgery, and recovery takes far longer than after a vaginal delivery. While the pain might seem unbearable shortly after your surgery, it typically subsides gradually over the course of a few days and weeks.