Healing After Birth: Why You Don’t Have to Wait Six Weeks for Relief

Congrats on your upcoming birth - or maybe your little one is already here and you’re searching for reassuring resources to help you recover. You’re in the right place.

Let’s talk about something no one warns you about when you’re prepping that hospital bag or stocking up on diapers - what happens to your body after birth. Whether you had a vaginal birth with a perineal tear, an episiotomy, or a cesarean birth that left you with a surgical incision, one thing is certain: healing takes time.

But you don’t have to suffer in silence for six weeks before getting help.

Most women are told to wait until their postpartum check-up before they can see a pelvic floor therapist or start any real recovery plan. And during those first few weeks? You’re often left navigating pain, discomfort, and wondering if things will ever feel normal again. (If you live in the US you may not know that pelvic floor physical therapy after birth is even a thing!)

The Not So Fun Facts - Most Women Experience Some Level of Birth Injury

Did you know that up to 85% of women who give birth vaginally will experience some degree of perineal injury? That can include minor tears, deep lacerations, or an episiotomy (which is still happening in some hospitals). Even for those who don’t experience tearing, the perineum stretches significantly and can lead to swelling, pain, and discomfort that lingers for weeks.

And if you had a c-section, the incision itself may heal on the surface within a couple of weeks, but the deeper layers of tissue, nerves, ligaments and fascia are still in recovery mode for months. Many women experience scar pain, numbness, and even restricted movement in the months following a c-section.

So why do we tell moms to just “wait it out” before they can access real support for their recovery?

Low Level Laser Therapy: Innovation for Postpartum Healing

At Solasta, we’re flipping the script on postpartum care with the use of red light therapy (photobiomodulation). You don’t have to wait six weeks to start feeling better. Our advanced laser therapy accelerates healing from day one - helping to reduce pain, improve circulation, and prevent long-term pelvic floor dysfunction.

Unlike traditional postpartum rehab that focuses on Kegels (which aren’t always the right solution), laser therapy works by:

✔️ Increasing blood flow to the injured area to deliver oxygen and nutrients for faster repair
✔️ Reducing inflammation and swelling to minimize discomfort
✔️ Decreasing pain significantly - most moms notice relief immediately
✔️ Improving tissue elasticity to prevent excessive scar formation and tightness
✔️ Enhancing nerve repair—which is especially helpful for cesarean scars that feel numb or sensitive

And the best part? There are no side effects. No medication, no downtime - just gentle, effective healing that helps you feel better faster so you can get on with being a Mom!

Why Early Postpartum Care Matters

Waiting six weeks to start healing makes as much sense as waiting six weeks to treat a sprained ankle. The sooner we support the body’s natural recovery process, the better the long-term outcomes.

For many women, untreated perineal tears and cesarean scars can contribute to:
🚫 Longterm chronic pelvic pain or discomfort
🚫 Pain with intercourse (often dismissed as “normal” postpartum struggles)
🚫 Pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence or prolapse
🚫 Scar adhesions that cause pain or restricted movement

Laser therapy removes unnecessary suffering from the equation - because every new mom deserves to focus on bonding with her baby, not managing avoidable pain.

Your Recovery, Your Way - Starting Now

At Solasta, I believe postpartum recovery shouldn’t be an afterthought. Our laser therapy sessions are designed for busy new moms - quick, completely non-invasive, and tailored to your unique needs. (Baby can come too but will need to remain outside with a support person while the laser is being used).

Whether you’re recovering from a perineal tear, episiotomy, or cesarean, laser therapy can make those early weeks easier and set you up for long-term pelvic floor health - without waiting months to feel like yourself again.

Ready to start healing now? Book your postpartum laser sessions today. Because you don’t have to wait six weeks to feel better - your baby needs you now.

Tracy