Fetal wounds
This is an extremely rare risk, but surgical nicks can cause a wound on the baby’s skin.
Increased chances of a blood clot
Pulmonary embolism is a condition wherein the blood clot in the pelvic region during C-section travels up to the mother’s lungs and blocks blood flow.
Anesthesia
Reactions to anesthesia include confusion, nausea, feeling extremely cold, etc.
Breathing problems in babies
Sometimes babies develop a breathing issue known as transient tachypnea, which makes them breathe abnormally fast.
Infection
Endometritis is an infection of the lining of the uterus.
Once the anesthesia wears off, the mother will feel pain in the incisions made during C-section surgery. It is important for the mother to rest as much as possible for her body to heal. The recovery time of a C-section surgery is more than a vaginal delivery, therefore care must be taken. If there is extensive bleeding, consult the doctor right away.
Learn more about labor and delivery here.
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