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Fun fact:C-sectionsare the most commonly performed major operating room procedure in the U.S.
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In this country alone, 32.2 percent of all deliveries are done by C-section.
Thats 1.2 million each year.
And the rate has been steadily climbing.
No matter the reason,for many women, C-sections are the best way to safely deliver their babies.
Twins (or more) are typically delivered with a planned C-section.
“A C-section is a major abdominal operation, no doubts about it,” Moritz says.
Risks include blood loss, infection, and injury to surrounding organs.
Save for emergency cases, there’s no need to go under completely for a C-section.
“This headache tends to be self-limited and resolves in several days even without treatment.”
“Are people trying this on their own?
I would not doubt it.
“The rest of the recovery mimics this elongated pattern as well.”
Recovery can be more grueling if you go through a long labor process before deciding to do a C-section.
versus going in for a scheduled Caesarian.
Some people want a C-section to avoid the pain of childbirth.
But when you undergo surgery, the pain actually lasts longer.
You’ll be sent home with pain meds, and that’s because you’ll definitely need them.
(Recommendations for vaginal birth are a little less stringent, but very similar).
Walk before you run.
Figuratively, but also literally, because you’ll probablyhave some bladder leakagewhen you do.
The incision is usually made two finger-widths above the pubic bone.
It runs upward toward your bellybutton and is typically about 10 centimeters long.
“But that is very old school.”
He or she should ultimately respect your wishes.
“The reason is that scar tissue forms after surgery usually,” Moritz explains.
“It can be potentially life-threatening,” Moritz says.
“It’s pretty much exclusively associated with repeat C-sections,” he adds.
Bladder and bowel injuries, and heavy bleeding during childbirth, also become more likely with each subsequent C-section.
He tells his patients, “You had a baby via C-section, you birthed the baby.
And you’ve got the scar to prove it.
