Risks and complications of cesarean delivery at delivery

The main risks of a cesarean delivery are pulmonary embolism, thrombosis, hemorrhage, infection and breathing problems for the baby. In addition, this procedure slows down the flow of milk for breastfeeding, makes the baby less reactive at birth and has greater difficulty in breastfeeding than babies who are born through normal delivery.

However, in some situations the cesarean section is still indicated and the doctor can indicate when it is really necessary.

Complications of cesarean delivery

In addition to the risks during surgery, caesarean delivery can also bring complications such as:

Poor healing, especially in overweight women; Keloid formation; Difficulty breastfeeding; Placenta accreta, which is when the placenta is attached to the uterus after delivery; Placenta previa; Endometriosis.

These complications are more frequent in women who have had 2 or more cesarean sections, because the repetition of the procedure increases the chances of complications in childbirth and fertility problems.

Risks of cesarean delivery

Indications of cesarean

Despite the risks of cesarean section, it is still indicated in the following cases:

Baby in a sitting position on the mother's belly; Obstruction of the vaginal canal, preventing the baby from leaving; Placenta previa; Displacement of the placenta; Baby in distress, identified through ultrasound exams; Very large baby, over 4500 g; Presence of infectious diseases that can pass to the baby, such as genital herpes and AIDS.

In addition, this procedure can also be done in cases of twins, depending on the position of the babies and their health status, and the doctor should assess the best delivery option for the mother and children.

Normal delivery after caesarean section

It is possible to have a normal delivery after a cesarean section, as the risk of complications is low when the delivery is well controlled and monitored, bringing advantages for both mother and baby.

However, two or more previous cesarean sections increase the chances of uterine rupture, and it may be safer to avoid normal delivery. In addition, it is important to note that repeated cesarean sections increase the pregnancy risk, regardless of the type of delivery the woman has.

Thus, the ideal is that the choice between normal delivery and cesarean delivery is taken together with the obstetrician, being made mainly based on the health of the mother and baby.