5 Common myths associated with C-Section Delivery- Dr. Helai Gupta
In today’s era, new moms to be have developed different opinions about birthing techniques. Some strongly demand for a vaginal delivery, some wish to opt for C-sec just to avoid labor pains and many more. All these opinions are based on several myths and facts associated with delivery patterns. Doctors guide the patients the correct delivery pattern based on several factors most important being the maternal and fetal health. Following are some myths associated with caesarian section and their reality:
Myth 1: Once A C Section, Always A C Section
Reality: It is a very strong belief among women that if you've had one delivery by C-section then every pregnancy thereafter would
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Women who undergo C-sections would feel pain for at least two weeks after the procedure. We may concede that women who have had c-sections don’t have to battle torn vaginas for the rest of their lives, but they do get to battle three-inch scars just above our pubic bones and lifelong nerve pain and numbness in lower abdomens.
Myth 4: You Will Have Trouble Breastfeeding If You Deliver Via C-Section
Reality: A woman's method of delivery does not impact their ability to breastfeed. Your transition from colostrums to mature milk is slower. Women having vaginal delivery generally experience the onset of mature milk 3 days after delivery, whereas those having cesarean deliveries experience it around postpartum day 4. There are ways to facilitate breastfeeding after a C-section. Guidance from a lactation counselor or an attending nurse can help.
Myth 5: Mother-child bonding is less after C-section
Reality: This is absolutely false. This makes no difference in maternal child bonding after C-section. In fact, as these days’ caesareans are done under regional anesthesia, in which the mother is awake during the procedure, she can immediately start bonding with the
The intent of this paper is to examine effective solutions for reducing cesarean deliveries. Cesarean deliveries involve more risk to both the mother and baby than vaginal births do. Cesarean deliveries have a higher potential of complications than vaginal births. Cesarean deliveries cost more, require longer hospital stays, and require more resources—both human and systemic—than vaginal births.
Over the years birthing methods have changed a great deal. When technology wasn’t so advanced there was only one method of giving birth, vaginally non-medicated. However, in today’s society there are now more than one method of giving birth. In fact, there are three methods: Non-medicated vaginal delivery, medicated vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery, also known as c-section. In the cesarean delivery there is not much to prepare for before the operation, except maybe the procedure of the operation. A few things that will be discussed are: the process of cesarean delivery, reasons for this birthing method and a few reasons for why this birthing method is used. Also a question that many women have is whether or not they can vaginally
I believe expecting mothers need to seek guidance from their doctor on whether or not she should have a vaginal birth, or follow through with a "Elective" C-Section. I feel like women are so concerned about their rights, and though our female rights are important, I also feel that we need to seek guidance from those that are medically trained to see what they think is going to be best for the mother as well as the child. If the doctor feels that the mother and the child will be okay with proceeding with an "Elective" C-Section, I think it is so important (more important than the doctor's opinion) to seek our Heavenly Father's will. Our will might not always be His will, and it is important that we come before Him in all things in order for
Even in today’s modern world, we are still able to apply the quotes of the great playwright William Shakespeare to help give a bit clarity to events taking place in the world today. An example of this is a quote from him that explains how a few implements may not make any sense at first, but there’s a favorable point behind it. For example Shakespeare states, “Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t”. With that, we can conceive that this quote clearly means that an action/choice may seem completely illogical to you, but there’s a beneficial purpose behind it.
In depth discussion of planned and emergency C/S deliveries were also discussed. Planned C/S births were defined as “breech presentation, multiple pregnancy, preterm birth, small for gestational age, placenta praevia, morbidly adherent placenta, cephalopelvic disproportion in labor, mother-to-child transmission of maternal infection, Hepatitis B and C viruses, Herpes, and maternal request for C/S birth was outlined” (National Guideline Clearinghouse, 2011). An in-depth outline of anesthesia and surgical techniques followed. It seems that this source addressed nearly every type of C/S birth technique, including “method of placental removal, exteriorization of the uterus, closure of the uterus, peritoneum, abdominal wall, and subcutaneous tissue, use of superficial wound drains, closure of skin, and even timing of antibiotic administration and thromboprophylaxis for C/S births. Care of the woman after C/S surgery, routine monitoring, pain management, eating and drinking after surgery, and removing the urinary catheter after C/S surgeries was also discussed(National Guideline Clearinghouse, 2011)”. There is even a benefits/harms section that looks at potential risks and successes of C/S deliveries. The National Guidelines Clearinghouse
Caesarean sections are a common form of birth in the 21st century. Caesarean sections are performed in a variety of situations including complications in birth, emergencies, and high risk pregnancies. Usually, once a mother has one Caesarean section, all babies after will also be delivered by Caesarean section.
For almost all of the previous 25 years roughly, the knowledge of pregnancy, labor, and delivery has changed little for some women. But change is arriving to the most traditional establishing, the hospital.
Vaginal birth is not a easy trip for a baby. These days the death rate in U.S. for full-term babies is 2 in 1000. According to some experts a C-section during the week the woman is due would save lives.
Ever wonder what form of delivery is safer? Well first off what are the forms of delivery? There are two forms of delivery. There is either a vaginal delivery or a cesarean delivery. A vaginal delivery is where the baby passes through the birth canal by normal means. A cesarean section is where the baby is pulled out through an incision made in the mothers stomach and uterus.
Today, more people are having babies and more people are more commonly have to undergo C-Sections. It is becoming more common to have a C-Section than a vaginal birth because of the complications that doctors are discovering. Having to undergo this procedure is not necessarily a bad thing. This procedure helps the mother have the baby in a more calm environment and the mother is not in agonizing pain for hours upon hours. C-Sections can be a life saving procedure that help couples become
Not too long ago, the term Cesarean Section would strike fear into the heart's of expecting mothers because of the number of risks involved with the surgery and not to mention the ghastly scar it leaves behind. Today, however, physicians give their patients the option to go through with natural delivery or chose a natural delivery. This may be due to the increase in celebrity trends or because women are having babies later in life and advanced maternal age comes into play when making the decision. Regardless of the increase of this type of delivery, one thing remains true, it is surgery and the
When I gave birth to my son, the recuperation process was not tough for me. I completed my pregnancy at forty weeks with a natural delivery. I was able to move around by myself with little to no pain or difficulty that same day. But, it was a complete different story when my second child came around. At thirty-seven weeks I went to the emergency room with contractions. My baby was breeched and they had to do an emergency C-section because my blood pressure was really high. Unlike, my natural delivery, I was not able to move without feeling pain. The recuperation process from my C-section consisted of many little processes throughout the day and the longest and most painful one was taking a shower.
In this article, the author brought up a good point about choosing vaginal birth vs. scheduled C-section. In today’s day, there are still mixed review on the purpose of having a scheduled C-section. Many mothers still prefers to opt for vaginal birth however, there are also some who
Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is the name used for identifying the method of giving birth vaginally after previously delivering at least one baby through a caesarean section (CS). A trial of labour (TOL) is the term used to describe the process of attempting a VBAC. An elected repeat caesarean (ERC) is the other option for women who have had a caesarean in the past. The rates of women choosing to deliver by means of an ERC has been increasing in many countries, this is typically due to the common assumption that there are too many risks for the baby and mother (Knight, Gurol-Urganci, Van Der Meulen, Mahmood, Richmond, Dougall, & Cromwell, 2013). The success rate of VBAC lies in the range of 56 - 80%, a reasonably high success rate, however, the repeat caesarean birth rate has increased to 83% in Australia (Knight et al., 2013). It is essential to inform women of the contraindications, success criteria, risks, benefits, information on uterine rupture and the role of the midwife in relation to considering attempting a VBAC (Hayman, 2014). This information forms the basis of an antenatal class (Appendix 1) that provides the necessary information to women who are considering attempting a VBAC and can therefore enable them to make their own decision regarding the mode of birth.