If you gain too much weight during pregnancy, complications will indeed occur, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, etc., but excess fat will not affect the recovery of cesarean section wounds. Excessive weight gain can directly affect the fetus and mother. The fetus may become macrosomic, increasing the chance of a cesarean section. However, whether to have a caesarean section depends on the condition of the fetus and mother. Excess abdominal fat will not hinder the recovery of the wound and avoid caesarean section.
Can expectant mothers who are afraid of pain choose painless delivery to survive the difficult birth process?
In recent years, painless delivery can be said to be a savior for mothers who are afraid of pain. However, it really should be called analgesic labor. Because it mainly relieves pain, it is not completely painless. Painless delivery is performed by injecting anesthetic into the spine and is performed by a professional anesthesiologist. Generally, injections are started after the cervix is dilated 4 cm; when the cervix is dilated to 10 cm, relief will occur. Dosage, because the mother still needs to feel pain in order to cooperate with the force, so that the baby can be delivered smoothly.
However, expectant mothers with coagulation problems and lumbar spine injuries are not recommended to choose painless delivery. Painless delivery is also charged separately, and each hospital charges different fees.
Is a vaginal birth better than a caesarean section?
As long as there are no other complications and the mother is healthy, vaginal delivery is indeed better than caesarean section; however, if the mother has other complications or there is an emergency during delivery, caesarean section is sometimes a good solution. Under normal circumstances, if the mother is in good physical condition, natural delivery is recommended, but some women may have other considerations and may choose a caesarean section.
The main advantage of natural childbirth is quick recovery after delivery, but the disadvantage is that the birth process is very painful. However, most of this pain can be relieved by using the Lamez method of delivery or other breathing methods, but if an emergency occurs, it will make the labor process more stressful, such as placental separation, abnormal fetal heart sound, etc. With current medical developments, these conditions can be prevented and controlled. The advantage of caesarean section is that it can be performed with full preparation and the process is less painful. However, postpartum wound recovery is slower because there are uterine wounds and stomach wounds. Postpartum bleeding and pain will be greater than natural births. This is why natural births are hospitalized for 3 days. You can be discharged from the hospital, while a caesarean section requires a week of hospitalization before being discharged.
Doctors generally encourage expectant mothers to have a natural delivery, but if there are abnormal fetal positions, cesarean section for the previous pregnancy, irregular fetal heart rate, giant baby (more than 4000 grams), etc., if there is no natural delivery, they will recommend cesarean delivery before 39 weeks; when When the delivery process is delayed, doctors may also recommend a caesarean section to the mother depending on the situation.
Can a caesarean section give birth naturally?
Many women’s first child was delivered by caesarean section, but their second child wanted to be born vaginally. However, there is a 1/1000 to 3/1000 chance of uterine rupture due to suture wounds in the uterus. Although the probability is low, there is still a risk. for thisThis risk requires a comprehensive and thorough consideration by the midwifery doctor. Only after confirming that natural delivery is possible without danger will the expectant mother be allowed to give birth naturally.