Which is better, natural birth or caesarean section?

As delivery approaches, many expectant mothers begin to feel anxious. Regarding the possible problems that may occur during childbirth and the pain of natural childbirth, most expectant mothers say they have no idea and feel very anxious. Among them, expectant mothers are also very worried about the question of whether natural birth or caesarean section is better. In fact, choosing natural birth or caesarean section has its pros and cons, and the specific situation depends on the condition of the expectant mother herself.

Is it better to have a natural birth or a caesarean section?

As the time of delivery approaches, pregnant mothers will begin to feel anxious, wondering whether natural birth or caesarean section is better. There has been no conclusion to this issue in online discussions. In fact, whether natural birth or caesarean section is better depends on the mother's own condition.

Judging from the experiences shared by mothers online and the advice of their doctors, natural birth has more benefits than cesarean section. Therefore, if mothers can choose natural birth, it is better to choose natural birth than cesarean section. So what are the reasons for not meeting the conditions for choosing a natural birth? Generally speaking, pregnant women with a transverse fetus, a small pelvis, or a large fetus should not choose a natural birth and should choose a cesarean section. Mothers should realize that in some emergency situations, cesarean section can even save the lives of mother and baby, so whether to choose cesarean section or natural birth depends on the specific situation of the expectant mother.

Expectant mothers who can choose natural childbirth will have the following benefits:

1. During the delivery process, the uterus and ventricle contract regularly, and the fetus's chest also contracts regularly. This process can exercise the baby's heart function, promote the improvement of the baby's lung function, and create favorable conditions for the baby's automatic breathing after birth.

2. During childbirth, due to the compression of the birth canal, most of the fluid in the fetus's trachea is squeezed out, which prepares for the smooth entry of gas into the trachea after birth and reduces tracheal resistance. It is also beneficial for the elimination and absorption of the remaining lung fluid in the fetus. At the same time, this process can also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns, especially aspiration pneumonia.

3. During the delivery process, the mother's body will metabolize a substance called "oxytocin", which can promote milk secretion and further enhance the emotional bond between mother and daughter.

4. Natural childbirth can expand the birth canal of pregnant women, which is beneficial to the drainage of lochia in pregnant women, and the uterus can repair faster after giving birth.

Of course, if the pregnant woman is not suitable for natural childbirth, she should also follow the doctor's advice to avoid endangering the lives of mother and baby.