C-Section Recovery – Useful Tips For Cesarean Delivery & Recovery

That’s the very question Queen Charlotte’s Hospital in London asked when they realized how c-section births are rising.

Because c-sections are major abdominal surgery obviously it’s not  ‘natural’.  This is a problem for many women because they feel they are being robbed from the natural experience of giving birth.  I totally understand this so I often get excited when hospitals and doctors can find ways to make your c-section be a more natural experience.

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The more  you know about the C-Section procedure, the less frightened you will be.

There are a number of things that happen prior to your C-Section procedure as well as during the procedure, so here’s a run down of what you can expect. Read more »

With all the c-sections performed today, you might be tempted to ask yourself, which is better?  Having a vaginal birth or a C-Section?

Obviously for all around health reasons, having a vaginal birth is better.  It’s better for mom, no surgery, and there are a number of benefits for baby to be born vaginally.

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I can’t help but notice lately how many women are choosing to have a c-section instead of a vaginal birth.

When I was pregnant with my children, having a c-section never crossed my mind, yet today we are seeing more and more women choosing to have a c-section   I’ve often asked myself,  “Why would a woman choose having surgery over a vaginal birth”? Here’s what I’ve found learned… Read more »

If you will be having a C-section, relaxation and preparing for surgery is important for you.

They are classes you can take,  pain relief techniques to learn about such as breathing, hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and visualization techniques for during labor and for the birth.

Most C-Section procedures allow you to be awake for the birth and while that can be exciting, it can also be a little stressful.

Here are some tips to help you whether you’re having a planned Cesarean or in case you find yourself in an emergency surgery scenario.   Read more »

Having a c-section birth is anything but natural, but hospitals and doctors are working hard to create a natural Cesarean Procedure that is as close to a natural birth experience as possible. Read more »