Will the belly be big after a caesarean section?

Many expectant mothers want to know more about cesarean section, because this can help them decide whether to have a cesarean section or give birth naturally. As a woman, you should know the pros and cons of caesarean section and natural birth. After all, it is your own business. Some people say that after a caesarean section, the belly of the mother will become bigger. Is it true?

A cesarean section, or C-section, is a type of surgical procedure. The surgery involves opening the mother's abdomen and uterus to allow the baby to be delivered. Caesarean sections are usually performed to avoid possible harm to the life and health of the baby or mother due to vaginal delivery. But recently some caesarean sections have been used as a substitute for natural childbirth. The World Health Organization recommends that caesarean sections should not exceed 15%, with 5-10% being ideal.

Indications

Fetal distress fold

Fetal distress can occur at any stage of pregnancy, especially in the late stages and after labor. There are many reasons for fetal distress, such as umbilical cord around the neck, placental dysfunction, aspiration of meconium, or complications of the mother such as hypertension, diabetes, preeclampsia, etc.

Most fetal distress can be detected by a fetal monitor showing a poor fetal heartbeat, or by ultrasound showing adverse changes in fetal blood flow. If the condition does not improve after emergency treatment by a physician, a cesarean section should be performed to quickly remove the fetus to prevent life-threatening danger.

Delayed labor folding

Labor delay refers to prolonged labor, which has a clear definition and classification in obstetrics. Usually the time of cervical dilation varies from person to person, but the average cervical dilation time of primiparas is longer than that of multiparas, taking 14 to 16 hours. If it exceeds 20 hours, it is called delayed labor. The mothers who encounter this situation suffer the most, because the labor pains have lasted for a while, so they have to change to a cesarean section. This means they have to experience both prenatal labor pain and postoperative pain, a total of two pains.

Generally, labor delay can be divided into three types according to the abnormalities of delivery: prolonged latent phase, prolonged active phase, and stagnation of active phase. Common causes of delayed labor may be abnormal uterine contraction strength, abnormal fetal body or fetal position or orientation, abnormal maternal birth canal, etc. If there is obvious labor delay and vaginal delivery is still chosen, it may cause harm to the fetus or mother, and a cesarean section must be performed.

Narrow pelvis or asymmetrical folding of the fetal head and pelvic cavity

If the mother has pelvic structural abnormalities, such as polio patients, a history of pelvic fractures, a petite body or dwarfism, a cesarean section should be performed because the abnormal pelvic outlet cannot allow the fetus to pass smoothly.

The asymmetry between the fetal head and the pelvic cavity is relative. That is to say, even if the mother's pelvic cavity is normal and not narrow, a cesarean section must be performed because the fetal head is too large to pass through the birth canal smoothly.

As for the question of whether the belly will really be bigger after a caesarean section, further scientific verification is needed. If you are not very clear about the situation, it is better not to jump to conclusions. We just need to be clear that no matter which delivery method is used, we must take good care of ourselves. I hope everyone will have a more comfortable confinement period.