Table of contents:
- What are the myths surrounding cesarean delivery?
- Myth 1: After giving birth to a cesarean, you will not be able to give birth normally
- Myth 2: The recovery period for cesarean delivery and normal delivery is more or less the same
- Myth 3: There is a limit to the number of times you have a cesarean delivery
- Myth 4: You won't feel anything during a cesarean delivery
- Myth 5: Delivering a C-section does not allow skin-to-skin contact with the baby
No problem giving birth to your little one by caesarean section. However, there are still many myths that are believed about cesarean delivery that make expectant mothers confused and afraid. Here are the myths and facts about Caesarean section that you often hear.
What are the myths surrounding cesarean delivery?
Myth 1: After giving birth to a cesarean, you will not be able to give birth normally
Fact:Having had a cesarean section will not prevent you from trying to give birth normally. If you want to give birth vaginally after cesarean section, you will undergo trial or delivery after cesarean section or what is called TOLAC (Trial or Labor After Caesarean).
This trial will determine if it is safe for you to have a vaginal delivery. Usually the results will be positive for most women. According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 60-80 percent of women who undergo TOLAC deliver successfully vaginally.
Overall, the previous cesarean section will have little impact on your normal delivery plans going forward.
Myth 2: The recovery period for cesarean delivery and normal delivery is more or less the same
Fact:After a cesarean delivery, you can usually go home between three to five days after the procedure. The recovery period itself can be up to four weeks.
Meanwhile, if you have a normal delivery, you can go home after a day or two and need a recovery time of about one to two weeks.
You also need to temporarily avoid strenuous exercise, lifting heavy objects, and having sex.
Myth 3: There is a limit to the number of times you have a cesarean delivery
Fact:There is no number of limits to having a safe cesarean section. You may have multiple caesarean sections or you may only once. This depends on each pregnancy condition.
However, there will still be risks for every procedure you undergo. These include uterine scarring, bladder and bowel injuries, bleeding, and complications with the placenta. Therefore, the risk will increase when you want to increase the number of children.
Myth 4: You won't feel anything during a cesarean delivery
With anesthesia, pain is not a normal sensation to experience during a C-section, but you may still feel pressure. After all, a baby is coming out of your stomach. Nausea and vomiting either before or after cesarean section are also quite normal.
According to the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group, these symptoms may be caused by the woman's low blood pressure or medications given during a cesarean section.
Myth 5: Delivering a C-section does not allow skin-to-skin contact with the baby
Fact:After the baby is born, mothers are encouraged to provide skin-to-skin contact with your little one. The mother's body will regulate the body temperature of the newborn.
After cesarean delivery, some parts of the body become very sensitive for the mother. However, this does not mean that skin-to-skin contact is impossible. It's just a matter of finding the right position that is comfortable for the mother to have skin-to-skin contact with the baby. When preparing for a C-section, you can discuss with your midwife or doctor all possible ways to initiate skin-to-skin contact.
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