What is the disadvantage of C-section?

What is the disadvantage of C-section?

C-sections do come with risks as with any major surgery for example infections in the wound itself. You will also have a longer recovery period and breast feeding may not be possible straight away. You may not be able to have skin to skin contact straight away which can impact on the bonding process.

Is C-section painful or normal delivery?

You won’t feel any pain during the C-section, although you may feel sensations like pulling and pressure. Most women are awake and simply numbed from the waist down using regional anesthesia (an epidural and/or a spinal block) during a C-section. That way, they are awake to see and hear their baby being born.

How long does it take to recover from C-section delivery?

We know that every patient has a different labor and delivery experience, but in general, it takes around six weeks to completely heal from your C-section. “We realize many of our patients also face the challenge of caring for the baby while they’re recovering,” said Dr. Son.

How long does a woman bleed after C-section?

How long do you bleed for after a c-section? You will have some vaginal bleeding (called lochia) for 2–6 weeks after the birth. Bleeding sometimes lasts longer than this, but it should have stopped by 12 weeks.

What are the disadvantages of normal delivery?

A higher risk of blood loss or blood clots. Pain at the surgical incision site. Prolonged recovery period (up to two months sometimes). A higher risk of mother’s death during cesarean delivery than that during vaginal delivery due to uterine scarring.

What to expect during a C section?

Vaginal discharge. After delivery,you’ll begin to shed the superficial mucous membrane that lined your uterus during pregnancy.

Contractions. You might feel contractions,sometimes called afterpains,during the first few days after the C-section.

Tender breasts.

Hair loss and skin changes.

Mood changes.

Postpartum depression.

Weight loss.

What are the steps in a C section?

A Cesarean Section. The decision to have a cesarean can arise before labor,often called a planned or scheduled cesarean.

Cesarean Section Surgery Begins.

Multiple Layers of Incisions.

Suctioning Amniotic Fluids.

Baby’s Head Is Born.

Dislodging the Baby’s Head and Shoulders.

Baby’s Body Born.

Wound Care After a Cesarean.

How much does a C section cost?

The average total price charged for pregnancy and newborn care is about $30,000 for a vaginal delivery and $50,000 for a C-section, with insurers paying out an average of $18,329 and $27,866, according to a recent report by Truven Health Analytics. That’s a range of anywhere from a little over $2,000 out of pocket to more than $31,000!

What are the reasons for C section?

You’ve had a c-section in the past or you’ve had other surgeries on your uterus (womb).

There are problems with the placenta,such as placenta previa,which can cause dangerous bleeding during vaginal birth.

You have an infection,like HIV or genital herpes.