What is a Cesarean section?
Cesarean sections are a common surgery in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen, instead of through the vagina. This operation is also called cesarean delivery, C-section, and major surgical operation.
When would I need a C-section?
A Cesarean section is a common surgery in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother’s abdomen, instead of through the vagina. Cesarean deliveries have become more popular for many reasons:
Your healthcare provider may have other reasons to recommend a Cesarean delivery.
What are the risks of a C-section?
The main risks of cesarean delivery include increased pain after surgery, higher risk of bleeding after surgery, increased risk of infection, potential side effects of anesthesia - reactions to anesthetics such as nausea and vomiting - and scarring.
What happens after a C-section?
After a C-section, a woman is usually in the hospital for 2 to 3 days to recover. There are many things she needs to take care of while at the hospital. First of all, she needs to rest and heal up from surgery. Second, she needs to make sure that she has round-the-clock care for her newborn at home.
It's important that the woman be well rested and nourished during the first few weeks after birth so that her body can recover properly and provide all the nutrients needed for breastfeeding. It's also important to start bonding with your baby immediately because they need it just as much as you do!
What are the benefits of a C-section?
Women undergoing a C-section have several benefits to look forward to. It is a less invasive procedure, and it is likely to happen faster than traditional childbirth.
The C-section experience may involve less pain for the new mother, as well as a shorter recovery period.
Furthermore, it provides surgeons with an easier way of getting through the uterus without damaging the organs in front of it. The risk of infection is also usually lower than following natural childbirth because there are no vaginal tears that can become infected.
Finally, many feel that they get to recover from the birth more quickly than if they had delivered vaginally because they are not recovering from any pushing and straining required for natural birth.
How long does a C-section recovery take?
C-section births are becoming more common. They are carried out when a vaginal birth is not an option nor safe for the mother, the fetus, or both.
Doctors recommend that women who have undergone a C-section recover in a hospital for at least 2 to 3 days after the surgery. Afterwards, it is ideal to stay at home and allow your body to heal without any restrictions or high physical effort.
If you want to start driving again and caring for children after recovery from a C-section, you should wait about 6 weeks before doing so. In this regard, doctors recommend that you do not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds during your first week of recovery and avoid all physical activity as much as possible until then.
Why Choose Dr Astha Dayal for C-section surgery for Baby Birth?
Dr Astha Dayal is one of the leading Gynecologists in Gurgaon. She is currently working as a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist at CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon.
She has completed her MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Maulana Azad Medical College, & LNJP Hospital and MRCOG from Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, London. She has a diploma and fellowship in laparoscopic surgery and a FOGSI Fellowship in Infertility from Sir Gangaram Hospital. Dr Astha Dayal is an expert in the field of gynaecology with years of experience behind her.
