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The cesarean section<\/strong> It is one of the great fears<\/span>of pregnancy. Fear that is accentuated especially during the third trimester, when the moment of delivery feels closer and closer. This moment not only harbors excitement and infinite affection but is also accompanied by uncertainty and questions related to the procedure.<\/span> Faced with this magical moment, there are those who, on the one hand, think:“I want to give birth in the most natural way possible. I know there will be pain but I would love to savor every moment and share it with my partner”<\/em>. However, other women are of the opposite opinion and say:\u201cWhy feel pain if we have means that can prevent it, such as an epidural, and even when the time comes, if the situation becomes complicated, there is<\/span> Caesarean section?”<\/em> In this article we talk about the latter, the different types and their subsequent recovery.<\/p>\n

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Caesarean section is one of the great fears of pregnant women, especially when the time of delivery approaches.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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What is cesarean section?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The<\/span>Caesarean section<\/span>is a<\/span>surgical procedure in which incisions are made in the mother’s uterus and abdominal wall to remove the baby<\/strong>. Although it is a safe practice for both of us, we cannot forget that it is a major surgery and as such carries risks typical of an intervention.<\/p>\n

Its total duration is 1-2 hours and despite what is often thought…does not save the suffering<\/strong> but rather \u201cpostpones it.\u201d That is, during the operation you do not feel anything due to the anesthesia (spinal, epidural or general), however after it they usually weakness and discomfort appear. Here you can read more about the pain in childbirth<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Are cesarean sections recommended?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Despite the recommendations of the World Health Organization<\/a>(WHO), obstetric doctors have observed a<\/span> considerable increase in cesarean sections without justifiable reasons .It is advisable to limit this operation<\/strong> to 10-15% of total births.<\/span> The rate of cesarean sections in Spain (performed in a higher percentage in private centers than in public hospitals) is high, considering that around 5% of cesarean sections performed could be avoided. The percentage of cesarean sections is lower in less developed countries such as those in sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n

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We cannot forget that a cesarean section is a surgical intervention with all that it entails.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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Types of cesarean sections<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The birth<\/span>by cesarean section<\/span> It is done when delivering the baby through the vagina becomes difficult or unsafe<\/strong>. Or what is the same, when complications are observed for the mother and\/or the baby. Among the types of cesarean sections we find the scheduled cesarean section<\/strong> and the emergency cesarean section<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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scheduled cesarean section<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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On certain occasions during pregnancy it is decided that delivery will occur by cesarean section, that is, it is scheduled for a specific time. For what reason? – you will think. Simple,A scheduled cesarean section occurs when there are a series of circumstances that increase the risk of delivery if it is performed vaginally.<\/strong>. That is to say,<\/span> Its practice is recommended for exclusively medical reasons . These reasons are:<\/span><\/p>\n