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5 Things Not to Say to a Woman En Route to Her C-Section
Kids may say the darndest things, but adults aren't far behind. Given all of the stigma attached to a c-section birth, grown-ups sometimes let crazy, judgmental phrases slip from their lips at the most inopportune times.
When an expectant mama is en route to the operating room for her surgery, be careful what words of advice come out of your mouth.
Reasons Why Some Women Prefer C-Sections
Thirty-one percent of American women go under the knife to deliver their bundles of joy. While some mamas choose the procedure, others have the decision made for them due to complications or the babe or mother's well being. The stigmas attached to not having a vaginal birth can range from guilt to inadequacy, but there are many benefits to having a c-section, and some veteran mothers would even argue that the procedure is preferable.
Postpartum C-Section Surprises
Having a c-section isn't something most women wish for, but it doesn't have to be a scary experience. Going into the procedure with some knowledge of what to expect helps mamas-to-be prepare for their post-surgery experience. We've rounded up some of the biggest surprises women face after leaving the operating room.
Five Tips For Easing a C-Section Recovery
While some women claim that their cesarean section recovery was a piece of cake, there is no denying that the days following abdominal surgery can be tough. We already told you what to pack for your c-section, but once the surgery is over, there are certain things you can do to ease the recovery. From physical activity to dietary changes, check out our top five tips for getting back up on your feet in record time.
Birthing Methods to Fit Prenatal Plans
Every expectant mother approaches her impending labor differently. While some have a definitive plan in their heads, others look at it in a more laid-back manner. In both cases, the mama-to-be has likely done a little research into a variety of birthing methods that reflect personal preferences.
Nine Items to Pack When Having a C-Section
The hospital trip is a bit different when you're having a scheduled delivery. With 29 percent of all American births coming via c-section, many mamas to be know they are going in for surgery. Whether the cesarean was deemed necessary for medical reasons or if the mama-to-be insisted on it, women who know they will be undergoing the knife need to pack a little differently than those delivering vaginally.
Baby Wellness: Scheduling a C-Section
Mamas-to-be who plan on scheduling their babe's birth to coincide with a special day or one that is convenient need to think again. A new study of American births shows that babies do best when they debut no earlier than seven days before their due date. Even a few days can make a difference in the child's lung development.
Even Victoria Beckham May Have Her Limitations
Birthing methods are a hotly debated topic. Some women want to welcome their children into the world at home in their bathtubs while others can't wait to pick a date for a scheduled c–section. To each their own but cesareans do come with some limitations.
How Well Do You Know Induction Terms?
There's much focus on home births and cesarean sections these days so many women are unaware of labor induction until their doctors suggest it. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, in 2005 the rate of induction of labor was 22.3 percent. That is double the number of inductions conducted in 1990.
How Would You Pick a Birthday?
As the old Mother Goose rhyme goes,
Monday's child is fair of face.
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is full of woe.
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