Question 1

what can cause vagina/bladder/anal pain after cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

Several things: The Cesarean section itself should not involve the bladder or the rectum. However there may be a irritation of the bladder from possibly having a catheter at the time of the procedure. It is also possible to have developed a urinary tract infection. One reason for anal pain could be constipation from pain medication if one was taking Percocet or Vicodin or something similar.  There are of course surgical complications that might account for the complaints. For that reason it is important to speak to your obstetrician so that a definitive diagnosis can be made.

Question 2

how can i exercise after a cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

Carefully.: After 3-6 weeks have passed from your cesarean section (and if ok with your doctor) you may start working out slowly with swimming, treadmill, or stationary bike. Don't overdo it, though - 30-45 minutes 4-5 times/week suffice. Depending on your prior habits, you may further increase this regimen back to your baseline within 3-6 months after the c-section. Avoid heavy lifting!

Question 3

what necessitates an emergency cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

Baby not tolerating: Emergency cesareans are  done when the baby is not tolerating labor, or when there is an emergent condition that develops and baby will not tolerate remaining in the uterus any longer.  These include: umbilical cord prolapse,  large placental abruption, fetal heart rate anomalies, labor with placenta previa, and many other issues that would make vaginal delivery medically contraindicated.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

Cesarean section: Cesarean section is an operative procedure that is used to delivery the baby through an abdominal incision rather than delivering the baby through the vagina.

Question 5

what are the benefits of a cesarean section for the tiny baby?

Accepted Answer

Many: The more premature the baby the more problems can happen if born vaginally. They are certainly more sensitive to simple tauma to both the head and body. Can cause more bruising both on and in body and the head.

Question 6

when can i start exercising my abs after having a cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

By 3 rd wk: Most of the ob&gyn surgeons will allow to do progressive  exercises by this time healing will be almost complete.

Question 7

is there any relation between being a cesarean section baby and future health?

Accepted Answer

None to speak of: Although we look for some transient neonatal issues/vulnerabilities there is no long term issues i can think of after doing this for 3 decades.

Question 8

is there any correlation between being a cesarean section baby and future delivery?

Accepted Answer

Increased C/S risk.: As our society is moving to later reproduction and more assisted conceptions for subfertility in the midst of an obesity epidemic (with concurrent diabetes mellitus and hypertension morbidities), i expect the overall c-section to keep rising for the foreseeable future. If you were born via c-section you were probably too big for your mother's pelvis and that's likely to recur when you deliver.

Question 9

can there be any correlation between being a cesarean section baby and future drug use?

Accepted Answer

No.: I am not aware of any such association.

Question 10

is it possible for things to not be put back together correctly after a cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Cesarean section is the most common operation performed by ob-gyns.  This is usually a pretty straight-forward procedure that most og-gyns perform well.  If you are having problems after a c-section, see your doctor.  There is usually an explanation other than "not being put back together correctly".

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