What you need to know about cesarean section

S If you are pregnant and still do not know if your delivery will be natural or caesarean and you want to be prepared in case it occurs. is the second option, you should know about caesarean section

Cases in which it is performed

Caesarean section is necessary when the baby is very tall, arrives in a complicated position, brings the tangled umbilical cord, is a pregnancy However, there are several countries where the mother is free to decide if she wants a caesarean section instead of a natural birth.

Postnatal Care
At the Mayo Clinic specialists, after a cesarean section, it is advisable to avoid carrying heavy objects, to take a pain reliever to reduce the pain, obviously indicated by the attending physician; drink enough water to recover the fluid lost during delivery and breastfeeding; try not to make sudden movements so that the wound does not open.

Risk of Incision
Although rare, it is possible that the incision of cesarean section is infected, so it is important that you be alert to alert signs: the incision becomes red or suppurative, pain or burning of the incision, fever;

Measurement
It usually depends on the practice of the physician, but currently small incisions 10 to 15 cm long and narrow are more frequent; and horizontal (at the height of the bikini area)

Healing Time
Varies depending on the healing of each woman, but a good tip to speed healing of the incision of cesarean section is do not use a front belt that has healed to keep the incision as ventilated as possible and prevent infection.

Hygiene
Do not be afraid, it is very difficult to open the wound of cesarean section once washed. It is advisable to use only water and neutral soap without rubbing and with gentle movements, this way you will avoid an infection from the incision of cesarean section.

If you are pregnant, take it slowly. If you are going to have your son, you already know some important facts about this surgery. Talk to your doctor before giving birth and enjoy this step!