“Why My C-Section Scar Is My 2026 Healing Priority”
- Nicky Kay
- Jan 2
- 3 min read
I’m Nicky, and motherhood changed my body in ways I never fully understood at first. After my C-section, I expected healing to be something that happened and then moved on. What I didn’t realise was how much that scar would continue to affect my body years later physically, emotionally, and functionally.
Like so many mums, I carry what’s often called a “mum tum.” For a long time, I thought it was simply something I had to accept or work harder to get rid of. But the more I learned, the more I understood that my C-section scar might be a major part of the story. Scar tissue isn’t the same as healthy tissue it can be dense, tight, and restrictive. Around my scar, it has felt like an area that doesn’t drain, move, or respond the way the rest of my body does.
Through learning more about the lymphatic system, I’ve come to understand how scar tissue can interfere with lymphatic flow. When that flow is restricted, fluid, inflammation, and stagnation can build up, creating that swollen, heavy feeling in the lower tummy. Suddenly, it made sense why that area felt so resistant to change, no matter what I did.
As I look ahead to 2026, supporting my C-section scar has become a central focus of my healing journey. My intention isn’t to force weight loss or ‘fix’ my body, but to gently support the softening and breakdown of scar tissue over time, encouraging better flow, circulation, and connection in that area.
Part of my plan includes using digestive enzymes intentionally, sometimes on an empty stomach, as part of a broader scar-support approach. I’ve learned that enzymes can play different roles in the body beyond digestion, and for me, this feels like one supportive piece alongside other practices.
Another important part of my routine is topical care. I’ve made my own body butter using MetaPWR oil, and I massage it into my tummy and C-section area regularly. The massage itself feels just as powerful as the ingredients it brings warmth, awareness, and movement to tissue that has felt numb or disconnected since surgery. It’s become a daily ritual of reconnecting with my body and supporting change gently, not aggressively.
I’m also supporting my body internally with simple, consistent habits like hydration and using citrus essential oils, which feel uplifting and supportive to my overall wellness routine.
For the first time, my focus isn’t centred on the scale or shrinking my body. It’s about improving lymphatic flow, reducing restriction caused by scar tissue, and trusting my body’s ability to heal when given the right support. I’ve seen other women experience powerful shifts when they focus on their scars instead of fighting their bodies, and that has deeply inspired this plan.
This is my intention for 2026: scar-focused care, patience, consistency, and trust in my body’s natural ability to heal.
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Confused? Don't worry, it can all be a bit much to take in in one go. I'm more than happy to personally talk you through it. Just message me (Nicky) directly, and we can chat.
Please note - I am sharing my story and experiences with you, no claims being made, this is my journey.
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