After my first C-section, I felt stuck in recovery mode. The scar felt tight, swollen, and healing seemed slow. By the second time around, I knew better—and the secret? Food.

No fancy supplements or powders—just simple, real foods. I promise you’ve got most of them sitting in your kitchen right now. Let me walk you through what worked for me (and why my mum was right about the chicken soup!).

1. Bone Broth (A Hug in a Bowl)

I used to think bone broth was just for colds, but after my mum insisted I have some post-surgery, I caved. It’s loaded with collagen, which helps repair tissue and improve skin elasticity—essential for scar healing.

I didn’t notice it immediately, but by the second week, the swelling around my scar felt… softer. Plus, sipping warm broth when I couldn’t face a full meal was comforting.

Don’t have bone broth? A good chicken soup will do just fine. Bonus points if it’s homemade with chicken bones simmered overnight.

2. Eggs (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

I probably ate my body weight in eggs. Scrambled, poached, or tossed into fried rice—they’re packed with protein and zinc, which are essential for tissue repair.

Protein literally rebuilds skin cells. Without enough of it, healing slows down. I started throwing boiled eggs into salads, or sometimes just grabbed one plain as a snack.

Fun fact—zinc also helps reduce inflammation, so if your scar feels red and angry, load up on eggs.

Pro tip: Let your husband cook for you. My husband made scrambled eggs every morning for two weeks, and honestly, it was the best act of love.

3. Avocados (For Skin that Feels Like Butter)

I know, avocados are trendy—but for good reason. They’re packed with vitamin E and healthy fats, both of which help soften scar tissue.

I made avocado toast religiously because it felt indulgent (and honestly, you need small luxuries postpartum). I swear I noticed the skin around my scar felt less dry and itchy within days of working them into my meals.

4. Berries (Scar-Softening Superstars)

Berries were my go-to when I was too tired to think. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries—I threw them on cereal, yoghurt, and sometimes straight from the punnet.

They’re packed with antioxidants, which fight inflammation and speed up wound healing. Plus, they helped me feel like I was doing something good for my body without needing to cook.

5. Spinach (Even If You Hate It, Trust Me)

Okay, I’ll admit—spinach isn’t exactly exciting. But trust me, your scar will thank you. It’s loaded with vitamin C, iron, and magnesium—all the things your body needs to rebuild tissue and prevent infection.

I wasn’t thrilled about spinach salads postpartum, so I snuck it into omelettes and smoothies. Pro tip—mix spinach with bananas and almond milk. You won’t taste the spinach, but you’ll feel the benefits.

Healing Is More Than Just Rest

Your body is working hard to recover—so fuel it with foods that actually help it heal. These simple, everyday ingredients cut my healing time in half and made my scar feel softer, less noticeable, and way less inflamed.

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👉 Want to speed things up even more? Pair these foods with the C-Section Recovery Kit. Scar massage tools and silicone strips made a massive difference for me.

Take it one meal at a time—and remember, you’ve got this.