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Caesarean delivery is a possibility in all pregnancies. Doctors Chervenak & McCullough, of New York, USA1 argue that pregnant patients should be prepared for this possibility well in advance of...
I know the answer but it still beats me, especially given the fact that they are expected to do their own rehab whilst caring for another little life who has them on call 24/7!
The growing...
Here are some helpful tips.
Many underestimate the impact of surgical birth, a surgery that is actually classified as a major surgery! Though it will be tempting to want to get home soon after your...
There is a common myth is that Caesarean birth is easy, but I'm about to debunk that once and for all!!
Many C-section mamas are accused of taking the easy way out, however, let me tell you from...
What just happened…? If you've just had an emergency C-Section, you might be left wondering what just happened.
If a Caesarean birth wasn’t in the birth plan, or even if it was,...
Do you have a loved one, friend, sister or daughter who's just had a C-section?
After my first emergency C-section, I received a lot of hand-creams as gifts. It’s the thought that counts...
If you’ve had an Emergency C-section you may be wondering what happened. One minute you are planning a natural birth, and the next, you were under lights on the operating table.
If your...
Surgical wound complications are real, and you can help prevent them.
The incidence of wound breakdown after caesarean birth is significant and women should have knowledge and understanding...
No, the only area for hair removal is the skin covering the site or area cut to get through the uterus or womb. The most common C-section cut is just above the pubic bone and below the bikini line,...
Content Warning: This article contains a recount of a traumatic birth which may be a trigger for some people.
Research has long held that redheads need more anaesthetic than individuals...
After C-section birth, the stitches or staples will be removed from the wound after 5 days after which it takes 5-6 weeks for complete healing unless of course infection or wound breakdown have...
Once your doctor has stitched your wound up you and baby and partner will be transferred to the recovery room for 30 minutes to an hour providing all is well.
After you leave the recovery room you...