Caesarean Section (CS) is one procedure a lot of women are scared of, but the good news is, it’s another safe mode of delivery. This procedure is done under spinal or general anaesthesia.
The indication (reasons) may be emergency or elective (planned).
Some emergencies that warrant CS include Foetal Distress (Baby not receiving enough oxygen from the placenta) Placenta Abruption (early separation of the placenta), Pre-eclampsia with severe features etc.
Some elective includes multiple pregnancies with malpresentation of the first twins, placenta previa type 3 (Abnormal situation of the placenta) among others.
Most women have wrong perceptions about CS due to some myths and cultural beliefs.
Having CS done doesn’t depreciate you as a woman or make mothers who deliver per vagina super mothers.
There are 2 main modes of delivery
1. Vaginal Delivery
2 Caesarean Section
Going through any of the modes is excellent.
Recovery Process
All things being equal the wound should heal within 6 weeks.
Within the few hours/days after the section, one should take light diet, more fluids, fruits and vegetables.
The exercise recommended within the first few hours/days is walking around.
One can resume sex life 6 weeks after delivery.
I urge and plead with some of our spiritual leaders to stop discouraging women and tagging caesarean section as a “bad omen” and that every woman should deliver vaginally. Most of us as health professionals also believe in God and miracles
Don’t forget that both modes of delivery have their own PAIN.
The outcome is the most important “A healthy Mother and A Healthy Baby”.