It’s
true that the vaginal birth is considered the actual way of giving birth to a
new life into this world. But, these days due to various reasons and
complications women are given a Caesarean Section. Now, what is this C-section
all about? If this is coming in your mind, then read on to know what happens
before, during and after a Caesarean Operation.
What Happens Before A Caesarean Section?
The
first step that is taken before a Caesarean Section is making your body numb so
that you don’t feel any pain of the surgery. For this an Anesthesia specialist
is called and you are given a dose of anesthesia in your spine on the operation
table. Once the anesthesia reaches its proper place in your body, your body
gets numb and is ready for being operated. Apart from it, all the tools and
equipments to be used in the operation are sterilized and the part of your body
area, which is 5 fingers below your navel is cleaned, as this is the area to be
cut.
What Happens During A Caesarean Section?
The first step during a Caesarean
Section is to start opening your skin layers in your lower abdomen, just above
your pubic hair line. Another incision is made in your uterus to get the
amniotic fluid out of your uterus. The cut is usually made horizontally so that
the bleeding is less and it looks less ugly later on. Only in case, your baby
is positioned too low, a vertical cut is made. Then, the baby is taken out
carefully and after checking everything is normal and the baby is breathing
properly, the amniotic cord is cut by the surgeon. After this your placenta is
removed and your lower abdomen is stitched up.
What Happens After A Caesarean Section?
Once, the Caesarean Section is done, you are shown your baby in the operation
theater, when you are either semi conscious or fully conscious. The baby is
taken to the baby nursery for thorough check up and you are on for recovery
that will take at least 40 days or 6 weeks during which you will feel after
pains as your uterus will contract and postpartum bleeding. Some women also
feel breast engorgement and postpartum fatigue that goes away with the above
mentioned time. What is more important is to take proper rest both emotionally
and physically and get bonded with the newly born during the recovery time
after a Caesarean Section.
