You may have heard of women who gave birth normally and were very happy, women who gave birth normally but regretted it, women who gave birth by cesarean
section and then fell into depression, and many other different stories.
Well, with such different results. Which of these birth methods will be good for you?
We have to admit that birth is no longer done in just one way. Giving birth is now an act with two options.
So, if there is a chance to choose the method of birth, why are there efforts by nations to make one method of birth superior to the other
or to reduce one? The cesarean section rate in America is 30%, in England it is 15%
and in our country it is 60%. Recently, even in foreign magazines and newspapers, there are discussions about whether to have a cesarean section or normal birth.
Before deciding on the method of birth, the woman should evaluate the positive and negative aspects of the two methods. You can decide on your method of giving birth
by evaluating some different scenarios as follows.
Ms. Nazlı is a 22-year-old, healthy woman and had no problems during her pregnancy. Ms. Nazlı wants to start a family with many
children. In the examination performed in the last days of her pregnancy, the baby's head was placed down
, her weight was estimated to be normal, and the baby's partner was located in the upper part of the uterus.
Mrs. Nazlı wants to give birth normally. In fact, if left to the natural process, Ms. Nazlı, the probability of normal birth is almost 100%. For this reason, Ms. Nazlı should be prepared for birth and given training to support normal birth. She should determine the hospital where she will give birth, visit the birth room in the last months and meet the midwife who will support her there. She should be informed about how to behave when labor begins and
and should not be left alone during this process.
Mrs. Fatma is 32 years old. It is currently her second pregnancy, and she gave birth normally in her first pregnancy, but in this pregnancy
she should not be left alone. He has a disease and his sugar level cannot be controlled. The baby's posture and the placement of the baby's partner are compatible with normal birth. Ms. Fatma is also willing to give birth normally. In the examination performed in the last weeks of her pregnancy, it was estimated that the baby weighed almost 4500 grams. Fatma Hanım's birth by cesarean
It is said that it is more suitable for her and her baby. What the word 'more appropriate' means
is not said in detail. The family decides that normal birth is best for her and her baby, and she does not want to have a cesarean section. During normal birth, there is a problem in getting the baby out
and it takes 2 minutes to try to get the baby out. Due to diabetes, the baby's shoulder is attached and when the baby is born, he is followed in the neonatal unit. Moreover, during the birth of the baby, Ms. Fatma
has a deep tear, that is, going all the way to the anus, and it takes time to heal.
Ms. Şengül is 25 years old and this is her first pregnancy. She has no problems during her pregnancy. She definitely thinks that she cannot give birth normally and she wants only a small number of children anyway. For this reason, she is planning
to give birth by cesarean section.
Ms. Saten is 27 years old and actually wants a normal birth, but she is afraid that there will be a tear in her genital area and she will not be able to enjoy her sexual life. Actually, she doesn't want a cesarean
at all, but she is desperate to have a cesarean
because she thinks it will prevent the negativities that will happen in the future.
Eda Hanım is 23 years old, this is her first pregnancy. She wants a normal birth but has concerns. After going through the contractions, she worries about having a cesarean section at the last minute. "If I'm going to be, it should be now," she pushes herself. She thinks about her friends who tried to have a normal birth but had to have a cesarean
and this increases her anxiety even more. Another concern is pain, she is afraid of "what if I can't stand it?" He decides to be.
Which of these scenarios is right for you? In fact, the process that Ms. Nazlı went through includes everything needed for an ideal birth.
The duty of physicians is to recommend the most appropriate treatment method to the patient. The old approach of 'whatever the doctor says goes' has been abandoned today. In Modern Medicine practices, treatment continues with the decision the patient makes as a result of the information given to the patient. In other words, we provide an impartial and clear answer to all
questions of women who are about to give birth. Answering the question is important in the decision women make.
Vaginal birth or cesarean section?
The pros and cons of these two birth methods are as follows; There is no such thing as a painless birth. Whether you have a cesarean section or a normal birth, you will definitely have pain.
Positive aspects of normal birth;
There is no incision on your body, it is performed in the exit area, that is, the perineum, which used to be called episiotomy
/> The incision process has been abandoned all over the world because it harms women.
Your bleeding during and after birth will be less than that of a cesarean section.
You will return to your daily activities more quickly.
The risk of infection, that is, inflammation, is low. Your hospital stay is shorter. During birth, your body releases endorphins, prolactin and oxytocin. These hormones are the best pain relievers in the world. You can reduce the pain by moving during birth.
You will not have postpartum pain.
In case of rapid birth or a large baby, there may be a tear in the perineum. But this is repaired at that time.
The benefits and drawbacks of Caesarean section are;
Cesarean section is a planned form of birth. This means you will give birth on the day and time you want.
You will hold your baby in your arms within an hour.
You may need to take painkillers for one to three weeks after cesarean section.
Caesarean section is an abdominal surgery. For this reason, there may be adhesion in the organs in your abdomen after cesarean section.
Surgery scars will remain on your abdomen.
There will be more blood loss.
You will not be able to get up and do your work immediately.
Exercises such as sit-ups and pilates for at least 2 months. You can't.
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