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what to expect: c-sec?on vs. vaginal bir?s f ollowing the
birth
of my son, i was disappointed that i had to undergo a c-section. the feeling was fleeting, however, as i snuggled my newborn realizing the consequences could have been devastating if the surgery hadn't been performed. like many new moms, one of the first lessons i learned was that parenthood rarely goes according to plan. but, that doesn?t mean you should skip making a
birth
plan. ?the more you know about what is going to happen throughout your pregnancy, the better the experience. so, having a
birth
plan is an educational experience for the pregnant patient. it also gives the patient an idea of the options for management of her labor. generally, the prepared laboring patient has a better understanding of the discomfort and options to treat the discomfort,? shares dr. ralph dauterive, ob/gyn and baton rouge vice president of medical affairs of ochsner health system. by educating yourself, taking
birth
ing classes, and asking your healthcare provider plenty of questions along the way, you'll feel more prepared, whether you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section. what is a c-section? a cesarean section is a major surgery requiring an incision through the abdomen and uterus. you will receive an epidural and barring an emergency situation, you will be awake during the procedure. depending on your specific situation, your physician will make a low- transverse incision, which is a horizontal cut across the lower end of the uterus generally preferred for better healing and less bleeding, or a vertical cut incision. although you'll feel touch and tugging sensations, you shouldn't feel pain. why a c-section? according to the centers for disease control and prevention, in 2011, c-sections hit an all time
high
with one in three women giving
birth
by cesarean section. since then, the number of c-sections has remained steady. dr. dauterive explains, ?the overall c-section
rate
is
high
in the u.s. because the primary (first pregnancy)
rate
is
high
and too many repeat c-sections are then performed. the primary
rate
is
high
because of a
high
elective labor induction
rate
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