All You Need To Know About C-section And Vagina Birth

We all often hope for natural vaginal birth story, even though it’s okay to hope for the best, it’s best you know everything about your other options just in case it comes to that. How you give birth to your baby doesn’t really matter as long as you give birth to your baby safely. This article here will help you know more about the other birth options you have besides vaginal birth and clear any doubt you may have.

 

All You Need To Know About Vaginal Birth

Pros:

A vaginal birth is most natural, and it’s the choice of most moms, not only because it’s cheaper but also because with vagina birth, but also because

• Your stay at the hospital will be shorter
• The recovery time after a vaginal birth is faster than that of a cesarean delivery.
• It doesn’t involve any incision or major scarring
• Also, it is not very surgically invasive. Therefore, the chances of developing complications at the time of childbirth are lesser. Which is why according to the American Pregnancy Association, mothers who opt for a vaginal birth have a lower mortality risk.
• It’s very beneficial to babies as your body and baby will quickly be able to quickly bond.
• At birth, when your baby is passing through the vaginal opening, all the amniotic fluid in your baby’s lungs will come out.
• Your baby will also drink some protective bacteria and these will help boost his immune system.

Cons:

The disadvantage of vaginal birth abound too

• A lot depends on your body’s readiness and timing which means scheduling vaginal birth is impossible. You have to wait for your body to decide when it’s ready.
• Vaginal birth may increase your risk of incontinence (not being able to control your poo or pee)
• After vaginal birth, you might experience sexual problems.
• There’s also the risk of birth trauma and this increases as your baby passes through birth canal
• During vaginal birth, the risk of birth trauma (damage of the tissues and organs of a newly delivered child) for your baby also increases as your baby has to pass through the birth canal and may need the help of forceps.

All You Need To Know About A Cesarean Birth

A caesarean birth involves childbirth through the help of incision made through your abdominal wall and uterus. Some people actually prefer c-section to vaginal birth so they just schedule when they are due.

Pros:

• It’s usually planned so you can be sure of the exact time you will meet your baby. This means that you can prepare both mentally for the birth and that’ll help you to be less stressed and anxious.
• The probability that you’ll suffer from incontinence is lower than in vaginal birth.
• The risk of having sexual issues after birth is also lower
• The risk of your baby suffering from any birth trauma is also reduced, as the use of forceps is minimal.

Cons: 

• A C-section is usually pre-planned(most cases) and this means your baby may not be ready and mature to come out of the womb. Especially if your due date isn’t correctly calculated.
• Since C-section involves surgery, there’s much more blood loss than in vaginal birth.
• Also, the use of anesthesia increases the risk of developing complications.
• You are susceptible to various infections and blood clots too.
• While mothers rarely die during vaginal birth because the risk of complication is low, C-section delivery has a higher death rate for the mother.
• Also, C-section has twice the mortality rate for infants.
• After the surgery, you might have to stay longer in the hospital until you recover.
• Since you might not have a head start on breastfeeding, you might have breastfeeding issues.

Now that you know the process of birth for both C-section and vaginal birth, talk to your husband about your options, also talk to your doctor about what’s best for you. Your overall health is what your doctor will use in determining which one is best for you.

If you’ve gone through C-section or vaginal birth please share your story!

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