Caesarean section delivery is the surgical procedure for the delivery of a child. Over 1.2 million cesarean deliveries are performed in the US annually, i.e. one in every three mothers deliver a baby by a cesarean section.
Caesarean section is a major surgical procedure. To make sure you are fit enough to go through this surgery a set of basic blood tests will be done.
Caesarean section will be suggested as an option to you if:
Cesarean section can also be an elective procedure where you choose to have a c-section in the absence of any indications after having a discussion with your obstetrician.
Caesarean section being a major surgical procedure comes with various complications like:
After the procedure, you will be taken to the recovery room. If you were under general anesthesia you might feel a little groggy and disoriented on waking up. Women who opt for an epidural or a spinal block may hold their baby as soon as the baby is born. You may start breastfeeding as soon as you wish to.
The incision may be sore for a few days and you will be required to keep it clean to prevent infections. You will be advised to avoid lifting heavy weights and exert yourself to make sure the wound heals properly. After a 2-3 day stays at the hospital you will be allowed to go home. You might experience bleeding with clots from your vagina for a few days accompanied by discomfort. If the pain and bleeding are extreme you should immediately contact your obstetrician.
Some studies have shown that children born from a cesarean section have a greater chance of developing allergic diseases compared to babies born by normal vaginal delivery.
CDC. births-method of delivery, 2015.
Cesarean childbirth and psychosocial outcomes: A meta-analysis. DiMatteo MR, Morton SC, Lepper HS, Damush TM, Carney MF, Pearson M, Kahn KL
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