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24 September, 2018

Things to ask your doctor before a C-section

Every mother hopes for a normal, vaginal birth. However, sometimes circumstances may force you to have a C-section delivery. Due to medical emergencies, you may need to go for a C-section and find it difficult to discuss about it with your doctor. Here are some questions that you can ask your doctor before your C-section.

  1. What are the risk factors for a C-section?

Certain risk factors may influence whether you may be more or less likely to have a C-section. These include placenta or fetus position, weight, age, predicted size of baby, previous C-section, and general health. While not all of these factors will require a C-section, it might be good to know about these as you move ahead in your pregnancy.

  1. What is the C-section procedure?

Before your C-section, it may be useful to ask your doctor about what actually happens during the procedure. Even though it has become fairly common for people to get C-section, most people don’t know much about it and this can make things confusing or scary. Knowing what will happen before, during and after delivery will make everything less stressful and better equip you to deal with your birth experience.

  1. How do you close the incisions?

Once your baby is delivered, the incision will need to be closed. There are plenty of options for doing that, such as stitches, staples, and surgical glue. Ask your doctor about how they close the incision and if you have any say in choosing your options.

  1. Will I be able to hold my baby right away?

Almost every mom who is about to have a C-section has this concern. You can ask your doctor about it for clarity. Usually it depends on the circumstances of the C-section and the hospital policy. Knowing about this can help you be at ease.

  1. How long will I be in the hospital?

Knowing how long you will stay in the hospital after C-section can help you plan accordingly. It will help you make arrangements in case you have a child or pet at home. It’s also good to know so that you can prepare your hospital bag with the appropriate amount of things.

  1. What is the recovery time and will I be given painkillers?

It might be a good idea to ask about recovery time so that you can gauge if anything is amiss as you recover. Generally, it takes about six weeks to recover for most moms after a C-section. You may be given painkillers and medication in the first few weeks after you’ve had a C-sections. These are breastfeeding friendly and are safe to take when you’re nursing. Although, if you have any doubt, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor about it.

There are so many things about a C-section that you may not even think about asking. But feel free to tell your doctor to advice you on anything that you may be missing. The doctors at KIMS Cuddles are always forthcoming with advice and information and help you feel completely comfortable with all your questions. Visit us to know more.

*Information shared here is for general purpose Please take doctors’ advice before taking any decision.

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