Episode 83 - Everything you need to know about C-Sections

Welcome to "Sense by Meg Faure." In this episode, "Everything you need to know about C-Sections," we delve into a topic that holds a special place in my heart - cesarean sections. I have the pleasure of welcoming a highly knowledgeable guest, Tina Otte, a specialist midwife, who not only shares her professional experience in maternal care but also her personal journey that led her into the world of motherhood and infant care. Why C-Sections: In this segment, we kick things off by discussing why women might choose or require cesarean sections. We explore various reasons, including health conditions, complicated pregnancies, and personal choices influenced by anxiety or a desire for predictability. The C-Section Process: Moving forward, we demystify the surgical procedure itself. We delve into the three types of anesthesia that physicians may use, ranging from a spinal block to general anesthesia. We examine the operating room setup, the number of medical staff present, and the steps from the initial incision to the baby's birth. This segment provides valuable insights for new moms, helping them know what to expect during a C-section. Post-Operation Process: After the birth, we discuss the invaluable skin-to-skin contact between the mother and the newborn, which remains possible even after a C-section. We emphasize the crucial role it plays in initiating the breastfeeding process and transferring immunity-conferring microbes to the baby. Recovery Tips: Finally, we share practical recovery tips post-operation. We cover the importance of managing pain, breastfeeding, and the support that loved ones can provide during this phase. We also address how premature movement may impede the recovery process. Join us for this enlightening conversation "Everything you need to know about C-Sections," as we demystify C-sections and provide valuable insights to moms considering or planning to have one. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Parent Sense App, your go-to parenting companion. Don't forget to listen, subscribe, and check in weekly.