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Katherine Heigl was shocked by cesarean scar
Katherine Heigl, a 46-year-old former Grey's Anatomy star, revealed her surprise at the prominent cesarean scar after giving birth to her son Joshua in 2016.
She said no one warned her about how pregnancy and surgery would change her body, as she expected the scar to be invisible and insignificant.
Heigl nicknamed her scar a 'hot dog bun' on her lower belly that formed a lump, which she learned to accept as a permanent reminder of her experience.
She mentioned that no one prepared her for having a noticeable cesarean scar, as people often implied it would be barely visible, and emphasized that despite this, the experience was definitely worth it. She also noted that she avoided stretch marks following the surgery.
Heigl's openness about her body changes emphasizes her gratitude for life and reflects her efforts to reduce stigma around aging and women’s health issues.
Almost a third of all children were delivered by a caesarean section in 2023 – more than ever before. Since 1993 the caesarean section rate has almost doubled.
In 2023, the rate of cesarean cuts in German hospitals was higher than ever before. Over the past three decades, the rate of so-called cuts has even doubled.