@the360mama: Pain after c-section You might be expecting some pain around the tummy and scar but feeling severe pain around your shoulder is a common outcome of trapped gas in the tummy from the operation causing pressure on the phrenic nerve and refers pain to the chest and shoulder. Drinking peppermint tea, gentle exercises or stretches in bed, massaging the tummy lightly (above the scar site), lying on your side, applying heat pads or asking for medication to help stimulate a bowel movement can all be helpful to ease the pain. #csectionmom #csectionscar #the360mama #csectionrecovery #csectiondelivery