TRUTHS THAT WOMEN WHO HAD C-SECTION ONLY KNEW Being a mother is not an easy task and comes with huge responsibilities, efforts, and strengths. Women are not only brave but sacrifice many things to give a smile to their loved ones. Pregnancy is physiological phase in a woman’s life, and involves many changes- physical and emotional. For nine months, the pregnant woman, nurtures her baby in the womb, expecting to hold him in her arms after the gestation period However, sometimes there could be complications in the pregnancy, and some women may have to undergo a C-section to deliver the baby. A C-section is a surgical procedure that involves making a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus and delivering the baby through it. Women normally give birth naturally through the vaginal route. When a complication arises during the delivery of the baby through the vagina, a c-section is performed to alleviate the risk to the mother’s and baby’s life. A C-section can be an emergency or planned procedure. In women, who experience a complication when full term, or during the labor, may have to undergo C-section to avoid risk. In women with known factors that may prevent normal vaginal birth, A C-section is a planned procedure near the end of the gestational period. Before planning to have a C-section, the doctor will give complete instructions about what can be expected out of the surgery, and how one can reduce the risk. A woman who undergoes a c-section requires a huge amount of courage and strength to overcome the situation. Below are 3 truths that women who had c-section only knew: •
Women face the consequences and the danger of a surgical procedure
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Women are not familiar with the outcome
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Women are real heroes
Nowadays, c-section is common, however, it carries a risk for both mother and the child. A C-section has risks involved like any other surgery. The thought of going under the knife can make the pregnant women anxious. It requires a lot of strength and courage to agree to undergo the surgery. Most women opt for it for the sake of their babies.
Women who give birth with a C-section may be anxious about the outcome of the surgery. Many of them worry about the well-being of their baby. They may endure the pain and trauma to see their baby delivered healthy and safe.
Once the baby is born, all attention turns to him. The mother has to take care of a baby while she is still recovering from the painful procedure. Sometimes, the discomfort and inconvenience linger, making this period troublesome. With a smile on their face, women do it all, just to see their baby doing well. This is her biggest reward that she can have. Women shouldn’t be afraid of their scars, thus, they are the real heroes.
So, women shouldn’t be hiding the scars on their stomach because the scar is the evidence of a great battle they won and ought to be proud of; not every woman has that privilege. Let's have a round of applause to these brave women.