Cesarians are done when it is considered to be to dangerous, for you or child, to deliver vaginally. Like any type of surgery, having a c-section does have its setbacks. Recovery is more painful and takes longer than that of a vaginal delivery. The most common reasons your doctor would suggest that you undergo this surgery are long and difficult labors, fetal distress, and if your child is breeched (not coming out head first).
During the preparations for a c-section your abdomen will be shaved including the top portion of your pubic hair line. An IV tube is inserted into the arm and a catheter into your bladder. Usually the patient is kept awake during this procedure, but in an emergency, faster working anesthetics may be used putting you to sleep. Incisions are made in both the abdomen and uterus to allow the baby to be delivered. Delivery will take place about 10 minutes after the incisions are made. After the delivery, the incisions are closed using stitches or staples, which generally takes about 30 minutes.
Your hospital stay after c-section will be three to four days, and during this time you will most likely need pain medications. You are likely to be sore for a few days even after you have been discharged from the hospital. Rest is very important for your body after having a c-section, you will need your strength for you new baby.
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