A cesarean section, commonly referred to as a C-section, is performed when a vaginal birth is considered not safe or possible for the mother or child. A surgical incision is made in the lower abdomen, enabling delivery of the baby. A C-section is...
You may be eager to get back to your normal routine after you have a baby, but if you gave birth through cesarean delivery you have to put some of your plans on hold. Cesareans, also known as c-sections, are serious surgical procedures that can...
Grapefruits are packed with a variety of nutrients that are needed by your body to remain healthy. Just half of a medium size grapefruit provides 100 percent of your vitamin C requirement and 35 percent of your vitamin A requirement for one day. A...
After having a cesarean section, your belly will be tender and may look considerably different from your prepregnancy belly. While you may be anxious to hit the gym to shrink your belly, take your time. Your body needs time to heal from the major...
A C-section, or a cesarean section, is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the lower belly area. When vaginal birth is not possible or there are complications involved, which may harm the mother or the baby, a...
According to USA Today, cesarean sections account for 34 percent of American births. Although C-sections are common, they still constitute major abdominal surgery with substantial recovery time. For new moms eager to bond and care for their...
A c-section, also called a cesarean section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. Approximately 25 percent of pregnant women give birth by c-section, according to medical experts with MedlinePlus. Expectant mothers who elect or need to...
A cesarean section, or c-section, is the surgical removal of a baby through the mother's abdomen. C-sections are generally considered safe but they are associated with risks and those risks continue to increase with each c-section. In addition to...
Almost 30 percent of all births end in Cesarean sections, whether they are elective or unplanned, according to Nemours, the largest children's provider of health care. C-sections tend to have more risks and side effects than a regular vaginal...
A Caesarean section, also known as a c-section, can be completed in as little as 30 minutes and rarely takes longer than 45 minutes. Regional anesthesia, usually in the form of an epidural, is used except in an emergency where general anesthesia...
A cesarean section is a major surgery, and you'll have either a vertical or horizontal incision left from the procedure. The scar will need care to properly heal and to prevent infection, or worse, scarring. Talk to your doctor about the correct...
Cesarean delivery, also known as a C-section, is sometimes necessary for the birth of your baby. A C-section is a surgery that involves an incision through the abdominal wall and uterus. However, typically the muscles in your stomach are not cut...
Preparing yourself mentally and physically for your scheduled C-section by talking to your doctor and touring the maternity ward can help make your baby's birth go more smoothly. Discussing the C-section procedure before you deliver can help...
In 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) reported the national cesarean birth rate was the highest ever at 29.1 percent, reports the American Pregnancy Association. A c-section is a surgical procedure where an incision is made...
A C-section, or Cesarean section, is a major abdominal surgery in which a woman delivers her baby surgically through the wall of her uterus and abdomen. As with any other surgery, it will take time for your body to heal. Exercising after your...
According to New York University's Langone Medical Center, 15 to 40 percent of births in the United States are delivered by Cesarean section (C-section). The surgery is normally safe, with the estimated risk of death less than one in 2,500. This...
Childbirth, whether through a Cesarean section or vaginally, is closely associated with incontinence, both urinary and fecal. Diarrhea is slightly less common among women who have a C-section, but it occurs for a variety of reasons. According to...
A rash after a Cesarean section may be present because of cellulitis, contact dermatitis from surgical staples or in response to an allergic reaction from narcotics used for pain management. If you experience a rash after this procedure, contact...
Some new mothers may bear their Caesarean section scars proudly as a mark of parenthood, but that doesn't mean having one is fun. C-section scars can be puffy, itchy and noticeable, though they do fade over time. A number of creams can help make...
While each woman's recovery from a C-section varies, doctors generally recommend waiting six weeks after delivery before beginning any exercises. Swimming is an ideal form of exercise after a cesarean section because it puts very little stress on...
A C-section can affect the tautness of your abdominal muscles. This may result in your stomach taking on a pouch-like appearance. If you were very active prior to having your baby, you may want to begin exercising right away following birth....
In the United States, doctors deliver 32 percent of babies -- nearly one out of every three births -- through cesarean deliveries, according to 2007 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a form of surgery, cesarean...
The abdominal muscle group contains three main sections: the upper abs, the lower abs and the obliques, or sides. Each muscular section has specific exercises that effectively train and develop that section. The key to successful training is...
Cesarean sections (c-sections) comprise around 30 percent of births in the United States, the Nemours Foundation reports. All cesarean sections, like any other major surgery, are done under anesthesia. Anesthesia for cesareans falls into two...
Many women are eager to return to normal exercise after having a baby. Many choose jogging because it helps burn a lot of calories and can be done almost anywhere with minimal equipment. And they can, as their baby gets older, bring him along....
After giving birth via a cesarean-section, you should wait for your physician's OK to begin exercising because the muscles in your abdomen need time to heal—typically six to eight weeks after delivery. As you begin to incorporate exercise...
Exercising after birth has many documented benefits, like decreased postpartum depression and increased energy and stamina. But how do you strike the right balance between being active and letting your body heal? According to the American College...
When you have a C-section, an incision is made along your abdominal wall to surgically remove the baby from your uterus. Following the C-section, you may feel tenderness and pain in the abdominal area. Once you have healed, your doctor may permit...
A Caesarean section is a major abdominal surgery. If you've recently had a C-section, your body will need several weeks to heal. Your doctor may tell you not to use the stairs for a week or more following the procedure. Always follow your doctor's...
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