When a woman is expecting a baby she has a preconception or what she would like the big day to be like. Unfortunately, it does not always go as one would likeThat is why the more informed we are, the better it will be when the time comes. You have to free yourself from rigidity and admit that nature is capricious. As much as one wants in life for something to turn out in a certain way, we must admit that we have no control over it. To go more calm as the delivery approaches we leave you everything you should know about cesarean delivery should the case arise.
What is cesarean delivery?
It is a surgical intervention where the baby does not come out through the vaginal canal but to through an incision in the mother's abdomen. This procedure should be the last option when labor cannot occur naturally due to various factors or there is a problem. Unfortunately some doctors use it to end the labor process earlier, as there are many that can last many hours.
Depending on your situation, you may be scheduled for a cesarean section or have to do an emergency one. Let's see what are the cases where cesarean sections are done.
In which cases is a cesarean section usually done?
The situations where a cesarean section is usually scheduled are:
- Multiple pregnancy. These pregnancies are usually short, so delivery needs to be earlier than natural. It will depend on the number of babies and their position. Cesarean section is usually scheduled in these cases.
- There are complications during delivery. If the delivery process takes too long or the life of the baby or the mother is in danger, a cesarean section will be necessary.
- The baby is too big (macrosomia). If the baby may have a problem passing through the natural birth canal, a cesarean section would be done.
- There are problems with the placenta. If the baby has problems with the placenta, a cesarean may need to be done.
- If the mother has an infection that may happen to your child, it is preferable to do a cesarean section.
How do I know that I will have a cesarean section?
The doctor must inform you at all times of how the situation is and the options that exist. If it is a scheduled cesarean section, it will be completed in time so you will have time to assimilate it. But if necessary, an emergency cesarean section should be performed, your doctor will explain the reason, which is the best option for the current situation and will ask for your authorization.
The most normal thing is that they apply epidural or spinal anesthesia, where you will be conscious but you will not feel pain. They will put a visual barrier so that you do not see the incision, and if your health is not in danger you can hold your baby in your arms for a few moments before they take him away for examination and cleaning. Your partner can then hold it while your incision is sewn, which may take half an hour.
Once finished sewing they will take you to recovery where you will be controlled For a few hours. If your baby is fine, you can have him with you.
How long will it take to recover from the cesarean section?
Cesarean deliveries require more recovery time than a natural delivery. You will be logged in 3 days in the hospital and you may need pain medication. Later at home you will have to rest about 4-6 weeks according to your evolution and follow the care that your doctor will indicate.
Like any intervention, it has its risks and possible complications, such as infections, bleeding, clots, difficulty in future pregnancies ... So natural childbirth is always preferable. If there are no other options, you have to assume it normally, follow the care indicated by your doctor, take care of yourself and live the experience of motherhood as well as possible.
Because remember ... even if things do not turn out the way you would like that does not mean that they are worse. You have to accept things as they come.