THE BLOG
- What will you do if I say I can feel the surgery?
- Will you believe me?
- Will you take action to stop me feeling the pain?
In 2016 Dr David Bogod, reported in the British Journal of...
For the majority of women who have surgical birth the C-section birth is planned ahead of time so women have the luxury of preparing and packing their hospital bags before hand.
What are some of...
Did you know there are over twenty-five reasons why pregnancy can end in caesarean birth?
The reasons can be classified into three categories, maternal, baby and emergency. By far the majority of...
“C-Section mums are the bravest mums. How else would you describe someone willing to be cut open, left with a scar and caring for an infant while recovering from major surgery?” -...
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...
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,...
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...
