caesarean birth: do you know?
Author:zplhelen | Time: 2010-2-18 17:48:48A Caesarean Section is a major abdominal surgery,while it is a method of delivery.So it is much more than simply a surgery. And as with any surgery, there are risks involved, such as infection, blood loss, harm to the baby and to the mother.
The recovery process after a Caesarean is much longer than after a vaginal birth. It can take weeks, even months to fully recover from a Caesarean Section.And there are many issues the mothers need to pay attention to during the recover process.
1.What is the best way to lead to a quicker recovery?
Walking, at least within a 24 hour period after Caesarean surgery! It helps speed up the recovery process while it may be painful to take those first steps. Early walking after the surgery helps to begin moving gas through bowels as well as prevent stiffness around the incision area.
2.When can I resume my normal activities?
It is best to wait 2-4 weeks before beginning activities such as sweeping, vacuuming or anything that will require bending, stretching or stooping. A good rule is to listen to your body. If you feel as though you can perform an activity and you experience no pain or discomfort, then proceed with the activity.
3.How much is safe to lift?
The heaviest thing you should lift for at least 2-4 weeks after your Caesarean is your newborn.
4.When can I begin an routine exercise ?
It is usually best to wait at least 8 weeks after your Caesarean to begin your exercising. When beginning, start out with very light, moderate exercises and gradually build to the exercises you performed before your operation. Listen to your body and not to overdo it.
Even after the healing process has been completed, many women find more complications than they had expect. Some never regain feeling in the incision area. Exercise often won't firm up the area around the incision, leaving a pouch below the incision site. Many women experience pain when moving a certain way, even years after their Caesarean. So if there isn't a medical reason to have a Caesarean,natural birth would be the best choice.
The recovery process after a Caesarean is much longer than after a vaginal birth. It can take weeks, even months to fully recover from a Caesarean Section.And there are many issues the mothers need to pay attention to during the recover process.
1.What is the best way to lead to a quicker recovery?
Walking, at least within a 24 hour period after Caesarean surgery! It helps speed up the recovery process while it may be painful to take those first steps. Early walking after the surgery helps to begin moving gas through bowels as well as prevent stiffness around the incision area.
2.When can I resume my normal activities?
It is best to wait 2-4 weeks before beginning activities such as sweeping, vacuuming or anything that will require bending, stretching or stooping. A good rule is to listen to your body. If you feel as though you can perform an activity and you experience no pain or discomfort, then proceed with the activity.
3.How much is safe to lift?
The heaviest thing you should lift for at least 2-4 weeks after your Caesarean is your newborn.
4.When can I begin an routine exercise ?
It is usually best to wait at least 8 weeks after your Caesarean to begin your exercising. When beginning, start out with very light, moderate exercises and gradually build to the exercises you performed before your operation. Listen to your body and not to overdo it.
Even after the healing process has been completed, many women find more complications than they had expect. Some never regain feeling in the incision area. Exercise often won't firm up the area around the incision, leaving a pouch below the incision site. Many women experience pain when moving a certain way, even years after their Caesarean. So if there isn't a medical reason to have a Caesarean,natural birth would be the best choice.
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