Like Charlotte, Lauren's birth experience involved two C-sections. Usually, women receive ibuprofen, Tylenol, or even narcotics for the first 3-7 days. 'Elective caesarean section at 38-39 weeks gestation compared to > 39 Your doctor or midwife can explain the benefits and risks of both options to help you decide. At least you'll get a good nights sleeep the night before, so that when you have pics taken with your little bundle, you'll look great. but if it helps and doesn't hurt, then why not? You will often have to wait a while for your c-section to take place, depending on how many other women are booked in and whether the surgical team are needed to perform any emergency procedures. Keep an eye on your scar while it is still healing and seek advice if it becomes red or sore and this could be a sign of infection. So I'm not sure that having a section will necessarily remove the risks of infection. C-section recovery tips from experts and real mums. They tend to not do them once baby is starting to deliver, but I know even some have been done. Which meant we stayed a week in hospital with him having to have anti-b's and blood tests every 2 hours. "I decided to proceed with an elective C-section as the birth of my first daughter resulted in an emergency C-section due to labour not progressing." Reflecting on both, she spoke highly of the supportive team of medical professionals that made her birth all the better. Once yourbaby has been born, he will be lifted up so you can see him and he will be brought to you as soon as it is practical to do so. I encourage my patients to prepare their own playlist of relaxing and special music to play when their baby enters the world. [2011], 1.2.27If a woman requests a caesarean birth, offer discussions with the woman, a senior midwife and/or obstetrician and other members of the team if necessary, for example an anaesthetist, to explore the reasons for the request, and ensure the woman has accurate information. Hello!! A caesarean birth, or c-section, is an operation. I had spd and it was sheer agony, in the end there was no way i could physically give birth because i couldn't take the pain anymore or get in to a position to do it. Strep B and elective C-Sectionneed advice | BabyCentre I pushed 3 hours. Your catheter will usually be removed around 12 to 18 hours after your c-section and youll be encouraged to get up on your feet and move around. Many women suffer a cesarean due to medical pathologies, and the complications resulting from this pathology - not from surgery - are more often the cause of death.
