What nobody tells you about cesarean sections

A delivery, whether natural, induced, scheduled, or emergency, is a different process for each woman. For me, the birth was magical, but the sensations, discomforts, pains, and uncontrolled hormones were quite real. I love being a mom, and I enjoy having gone through different experiences, as this gives me plenty to talk about. In my case, I had my first cesarean with my third child. It was an emergency, so I spent some time in labor before going to the operating room. My second cesarean was scheduled for various reasons: that’s when the princess arrived. Both were difficult at the time, and especially afterward. What nobody tells you about the post-cesarean period (a personal perspective): It’s a surgery, and you need to focus on recovery. I recommend not talking during the following hours; it’s key to avoid later pains: bring a notebook, a pen, and resist the temptation to chat at all. It helps to limit visits during the first period or have the father stand guard as if he were a security employee. There’s a wound you need to care for: it’s necessary to listen to nurses and doctors because we need to be well for the babies. Once you get home, avoid lifting weights, sweeping, making the bed (good news!), and other activities that require you to exert force in that area of the body. At the same time, walking is beneficial. It hurts the wound, but the longer you stay lying down, the worse it will be, although of course, this should always be discussed with a doctor. Nursing requires a special position. You need to find the way to do it correctly. Above all, it requires patience. The milk letdown may be slower: wait, wait, and don’t despair; everything comes, and then it’s amazing. Your second cesarean may hurt more (much more) than the first, but it depends on each case. Regardless of the fact that the famous quarantine doesn’t apply, you’ve just had surgery, so you might need the excuse. If so, use it! For me, each birth is a world of its own. I had four that were completely different from each other, and I believe each woman experiences her own. In my case, the gynecologist was key because I always felt informed, free to make decisions I deemed appropriate, and understood. If for any reason you’re going to have a cesarean, always remember that it’s a surgery with all that that implies: preparation, post-operative care, and recovery. Get informed about the advantages and disadvantages with your doctor: if there’s no option, it’s best to be prepared and have everything ready at home for your return. If you have an option, think about it! Because a delivery is always a delivery. View original article.