A surgical birth can take place
- as an emergency, in case of complications arising once labor has already begun, such as a block in the dilation of the cervix or fetal distress
- or it can be planned in advance, when conditions exist that make a natural birth risky or impossible
The most common reasons for a planned cesarean are a disproportion between the size of the fetus and the mother's pelvis, an abnormal position of the baby, or the presence of an obstacle preventing delivery, such as placenta previa. This is when the placenta is positioned over, or very close to, the cervix, preventing it from dilating without causing premature detachment.
A planned cesarean is also often used when it is necessary to bring forward the date of birth itself, for example due to poor fetal growth or a multiple pregnancy.
Even if the mother has previously had a cesarean for reasons that are no longer present in the current pregnancy (for example, a previous breech presentation), it is possible for her to give birth naturally, after being assessed by her gynecologist and after signing an informed consent form to begin a trial of labor.
When a cesarean is decided upon, the anesthesiologist will discuss the type of anesthesia with the patient. Spinal anesthesia is usually offered, though general anesthesia is sometimes necessary.
Recovery is slower and more tiring: the trauma of birth itself is compounded by the recovery from surgery.
Some homeopathic remedies can effectively support the treatments provided by the hospital to help speed up recovery.
CHINA RUBRA for blood loss, 7 CH granules, 5 granules twice a day
STAPHYSAGRIA to promote tissue healing, 9 CH granules, 5 granules twice a day
CAUSTICUM when the scar tends to become hypertrophic or overly visible, 9 CH granules, 5 granules twice a day
It is always helpful to massage the surgical scar with specific products, once it has fully healed (around 15 days after the operation), for the following six months.