She requires both the care of a new mother and the care of a patient after major surgery. Pain medication that does not interfere with breastfeeding, mild exercise is encouraged and she should nap often.
Not really. Mothers can have a natural birth after a C-section
Probably as soon as you have your period again. My grandmother got pregnant with my aunt a month after having my father.
Caesarian section is the process of birth through surgery. It's mostly used when the labor is having complications that can pose a danger to the mother and/or child. Sometimes, c-sections are requested
Women of higher socioeconomic status are more likely to have a c-section, 22.9%, compared to 13.2% of women who live in low-income families.
Some psychological risk factors associated with cesarean section include fear or anxiety related to surgery, feelings of loss of control or disappointment about not having a vaginal birth, and postpartum mood disorders such as depression or anxiety. These factors can impact a person's emotional well-being before and after the procedure.
After having a C-section, you cannot due strenous activities for 2 weeks. Examples of strenous activities are walking up stairs, athletics, lifting up objects over 10 pounds, and running
I have seen women who delivered vaginally after previous cesarean sections. These are called VBAC (Vaginal birth after C-section.) You have to discuss with your OB doc. There is an increase risk for uterine rupture in VBAC. This is because you have a scar in your uterus from previous surgery. It is a potential weak point under pressure. This is why the most common reason for having a cesarean is the previous history of cesarean. There are plenty of other reasons for having C-section initially like breech, multiple births, fetal distress, and others.
Unless a doctor has diagnosed a medical condition, many women go on to having a normal birth with their second child, after a c-section.
Yes
Yes, you can have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). If you have a supportive care provider your chances of having a successful VBAC are 2 in 3, the same as a first time mother's chances of having a vaginal birth. For more information about the risks of VBAC and risks of repeat cesarean check out ican-online.org.
Potential risks associated with having twins during pregnancy and childbirth include preterm birth, low birth weight, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and the need for a cesarean section. Twins are also at a higher risk for developmental delays and other health complications compared to singletons. It is important for mothers of twins to receive proper prenatal care and monitoring to minimize these risks.
No, there is no law against it, in fact many practitioners encourage moms to try natural after having a c-section. Check with your local hospital you plan to give birth at to see if they offer VBAC classes (vaginal birth after cesarean)