Recovery from a Caesarian delivery is very different from the recovery procedure of a normal delivery. A decision to get a C-Section done, many a times is made at the time of delivery and in some cases it is decided before.

Sometimes a C-Section is important and necessary due to the following reasons.

1) When the baby is suffering from a known fetal illness or an abnormality.
2) When the baby is in breech (bottom upwards) or transverse position (sideways). Making it difficult for the delivery to be normal.
3) When there are more than 3 babies.
4) When the mother is suffering from an illness and there is a danger of this disease being transmitted vaginally.
5) When the placenta is implanted so low that it blocks the delivery of the baby.
6) Baby’s heart rate becomes irregular and he/she is unable to withstand a vaginal delivery.
7) When there is a danger of the baby’s oxygen supply being decreased.
When the baby is not moving down the birth canal because of the inability of the cervix to stop dilating.

All these factors initiate a C-section delivery. The mother then is monitored closely for an hour, in order to ensure that there are no complications from surgery.

Painkillers are given to reduce pain around the abdominal area. Within 24 hours the lady is asked to walk about. Walking helps improve recovery rate and reduces occurrences of blood clots around the legs. Walking also helps relieve the build up of gas that takes place after a C-section.

After a stay of 3-4 days in the hospital, the mother can be taken back home.