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I had a caesarean about 2 1/2 years ago, and had exactly the same numbness that you are describing Lauren. It was also about the 2 year mark that I was really able to start using my abdominal/stomach muscles again, and yes I feel my posture was strongly affected too, as I would stoop so as not to feel so much discomfort.
I would follow the advice from her doctor. They usually keep an eye on how the body is recovering (ie the uterus is shrinking back to size, and the stomach muscles are contracting), and as we are all different, there may be people who have much longer recovery times. In any case, I agree that once given the ok, just easing her into it by using subtle lengthening and strengthening exercises and concentrating on posture is bound to be beneficial. Bellydancing is perhaps one of the few forms of exercise that you can really "go at your own pace".
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