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A Guide For C Section Pain And Recovery

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0:00 Introduction
0:47 Pain severity during a C-Section delivery
1:30 Pain severity during recovery
2:23 Can a C-section delivery hurt a baby?
2:47 Risks of a C section delivery
3:37 How to recover better

Caesarean section, also known as C-section or caesarean delivery, is the surgical procedure by which one or more babies are delivered through an incision in the mother’s abdomen, often performed because vaginal delivery would put the baby or mother at risk.[2] Reasons for the operation include obstructed labor, twin pregnancy, high blood pressure in the mother, breech birth, and problems with the placenta or umbilical cord.[2][3] A caesarean delivery may be performed based upon the shape of the mother’s pelvis or history of a previous C-section.[2][3] A trial of vaginal birth after C-section may be possible.[2] The World Health Organization recommends that caesarean section be performed only when medically necessary.[3][4] Most C-sections are performed without a medical reason, upon request by someone, usually the mother.[2]

A C-section typically takes 45 minutes to an hour.[2] It may be done with a spinal block, where the woman is awake, or under general anesthesia.[2] A urinary catheter is used to drain the bladder, and the skin of the abdomen is then cleaned with an antiseptic.[2] An incision of about 15 cm (6 inches) is then typically made through the mother’s lower abdomen.[2] The uterus is then opened with a second incision and the baby delivered.[2] The incisions are then stitched closed.[2] A woman can typically begin breastfeeding as soon as she is out of the operating room and awake.[5] Often, several days are required in the hospital to recover sufficiently to return home.[2]

C-sections result in a small overall increase in poor outcomes in low-risk pregnancies.[3] They also typically take longer to heal from, about six weeks, than vaginal birth.[2] The increased risks include breathing problems in the baby and amniotic fluid embolism and postpartum bleeding in the mother.[3] Established guidelines recommend that caesarean sections not be used before 39 weeks of pregnancy without a medical reason.[6] The method of delivery does not appear to have an effect on subsequent sexual function.[7]

In 2012, about 23 million C-sections were done globally.[8] The international healthcare community has previously considered the rate of 10% and 15% to be ideal for caesarean sections.[4] Some evidence finds a higher rate of 19% may result in better outcomes.[8] More than 45 countries globally have C-section rates less than 7.5%, while more than 50 have rates greater than 27%.[8] Efforts are being made to both improve access to and reduce the use of C-section.[8] In the United States as of 2017, about 32% of deliveries are by C-section.[9] The surgery has been performed at least as far back as 715 BC following the death of the mother, with the baby occasionally surviving.[10] Descriptions of mothers surviving date back to 1500 AD, with earlier attests to ancient times (including the apocryphal account of Julius Caesar being born by caesarean section, a commonly stated origin of the term).[10] With the introduction of antiseptics and anesthetics in the 19th century, survival of both the mother and baby, and thus the procedure, became significantly more common.

Causes and management of leg pain after C section – Dr. Sangeeta Gomes

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Causes and management of leg pain after C section - Dr. Sangeeta Gomes

Leg pains and cramps are usually common 4 weeks after caesarian section. The various reasons can be during pregnancy there is loosening of hip joints and ligaments affecting the legs, knees and back but after delivery the body has to come back to normal and this may be painful. So take regular calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 , iron. Sleep properly, do gentle exercises, stretching exercises, yoga, pranayama, drink plenty of water if possible attend the post natal exercise class. Avoid wearing high heels. Avoid carrying heavy weight. Expose yourself to adequate sunlight for the daily sunshine Vitamin D. rule out other causes by taking a visit to your obstetrician who may also take the help of orthopedician or neurologist to rule out other causes like deep vein thrombosis, hematoma in the epidural site region, sciatica, that is the disk compression, presence of any minor fractures, varicose veins.
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