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C-Section what you need to know?

Are you expecting a baby and wondering whether you will have vaginal birth or a Caesarean section(C-Section)?

You will have to speak to your doctor regarding the type of birth you will be having. It is important to know about the C-Section if your doctor has advised for this procedure for your child birth.
Caesarean involves cutting through the pregnant woman’s abdomen and uterus to take out the baby. The factors leading to C-sections are either medical complications or the mother’s choice.Most women are usually scared by the idea of having a caesarean delivery. This is because they feel there is more risk associated with C-section than vaginal birth, and moms recover from vaginal birth faster than from C-section. Modern technology, however, has made caesarean an easy operation which is considered by pregnant women. Below are some pointers of about C-sections. 

• If you are getting scared it’s Ok:  Like any other surgery, you are likely to feel vulnerable and scared. Because you will be numb during the surgery, the doctor will have to apply pressure to your uterus to push the baby. Despite being numb, one has some strange sensations especially when the child is taken out. The best way to get rid of the fear is to think of your baby. Think of the joy and relief you will feel once you hold your baby in your arms. Most of the hospitals take special precautions while dealing with the C-Section and are supported by a team of experts and make it as friendly as possible.
• It hurts but you will be fine:  You will feel pain, yes, but not in the way you may think. You will experience pain when you put pressure on the abdominal area like sneezing, coughing and laughing, so be sure to support it with a pillow or your hand this pain will fade off in a couple of days. Proper pain killers will be prescribed for you to overcome the pain.
  
• A Slight swelling in your body: Pregnant women tend to swell as a result of the increase in the blood volume in the body. Also, extra fluids are given to maintain a healthy blood pressure during the procedure. Post the procedure the body may have excess fluids which may increase the swelling. 
  
• Losing body Fluids:  Some may experience to lose the body fluids due to medication or breastfeeding and may experience some pain in passing the stools, this issue is taken care by the consulting doctor by prescribing stool softeners which helps in solving the problem. It is therefore advised to take plenty of fluids and fibrous food to ease the bowel moments.

All things considered, childbirth is a wonderful and memorable experience. It has been done by tons of women before you, so relax, pray and let the doctors bring your baby into the world. Remember, the experience is not the same for every person and with the right practices, things will be back to normal in no time. It is also advised that you get counselled by a well known and experienced doctor and clear out any other doubts that you have in your mind.
We at Shrikhande Hospital are a team of experts in dealing with all types of pregnancy and a wide range of health problems in women (gynaecology and maternity) and strive to provide affordable quality service with the help of the latest technology and concentrate on patients comfort and safety. Dr Laxmi Shrikhande the founder of the hospital has more than 30 years of experience in dealing with various issues related to gynaecology, maternity and fertility, and has been awarded various awards for her service in the field of gynaecology.

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Tags: Advanced medical technologies in pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Women Health, Womens Health care