There are a growing number of cesarean deliveries nowadays. Some parents opt for an elective cesarean delivery instead of a vaginal delivery in order to avoid severe labor pains. Though people are divided about the pros and cons, no one can deny that cesarean deliveries have helped save many babies and their mothers!
Why Cesarean Or C-Section?
If not planned, this birthing process is undertaken if:
Barring cases of fetal distress, C-sections can be predicted during the third trimester of the pregnancy.
The Process
In USA, epidural is used on patients during a cesarean. With epidurals, the mother is awake while the surgery takes place but is numb waist down. This allows the mother and the father to see the baby immediately after birth. Yes, your husband is allowed enter the operation theater to support you. You need not worry about feeling pain during surgery. Epidurals or Spinals as they are also called are used in more than 95% of the cesareans and very few have actually complained of discomfort, let alone pain. If you are still worried, you can ask the doctor to give you some light medication, which will keep you in a daze while the surgery is on.
Cesarean deliveries with epidural somewhat reduces the disappointment some mothers feel for not being able to delivery vaginally. The entire process usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. General anesthesia is used only in emergencies where is there is no time for an epidural or when the patient has a previous record of back injury, heart or lung ailments.
Types Of Incisions
There are two types of Cesarean incisions- skin incision and uterine incision. The abdomen muscles are not cut in any of the incision types. However, the style of the cut, vertical or traverse is based on circumstances. Both, the skin and uterine incision, are quite low in the patient's abdomen around the bikini line.
Recovery Time
The recovery time is around 4 days. It is seen that within 4 weeks of a c-section delivery, the mother regains full mobility. Yes, this recovery time is definitely more than a vaginal delivery. But it spares the patient an uncomfortable episiotomy or a torn muscle which is common in vaginal deliveries. Besides, you are spared from severe labor pains and long waiting hours in the cold hospital ward.
Nevertheless, you as parents have to decide on the delivery procedure early during pregnancy. Discuss your preference with your OB. He may be able to show you a very different perspective!
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