Children after cesarean section, is there a difference?

Consequences for mother and child in the future

Complications can arise not only in the postoperative period. In some cases, the consequences of this method of delivery make themselves felt even after many years. For a woman they manifest themselves as:

• Digestive disorders.
• The need for subsequent births to be carried out in the same way. Only in rare cases do doctors deviate from this rule.
• Adhesive disease. Adhesions can cause intestinal tug and weaken the ligaments that hold the uterus, ovaries and tubes together. As a result, tubal infertility and intestinal obstruction develop. In addition, the process of defecation becomes difficult and the uterus bends or bends, which negatively affects the menstrual cycle.
• Violations of the emotional connection between mother and baby. It is believed that Caesarean babies are less attached to their mothers than babies born naturally.
• Formation of a postoperative hernia at the site of a surgical scar.
• Discrepancies, decreased tone and loss of functionality of the rectus abdominis muscles.
• Endometriosis.

Children born by cesarean section often suffer from the following diseases and conditions in childhood and adulthood:

• food allergies,
• excessive emotional excitability and hyperactivity,
• lack of weight,
• asthma,
• respiratory dysfunction,
• delayed psychophysical development,
• hyaline membrane disease,
• pneumonia,
• disruption of the process of formation of basic perinatal matrices, which affects the body’s ability to withstand stress, emotional connection with parents and integration into adulthood.

Features of caring for “Caesarean babies”, how children differ after Caesarean section

Nature has established it so that, when born, a child must go through the difficulties of birth, and having overcome the birth canal, fall into the mother’s tender embrace. This is a natural method of childbirth, and it is optimal for the baby, both physically and mentally. When this natural order is disrupted, unwanted adverse consequences appear, which is why children after cesarean section need special care.

How do Caesarean children differ from babies born naturally, what does special care for the child mean and how to care for Caesarean children? Let's talk about this.

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Content:

1. Consequences of cesarean section for a newborn

2. Care for a Caesarean begins before birth

3. Features of caring for a child after cesarean

How to care for Caesar babies: video

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· Consequences of cesarean section for a newborn

When a child is in the amniotic fluid in the mother's womb, he experiences a certain pressure, similar to what a scuba diver experiences at depth. In the case of natural delivery, the process of “rising from the depths” is carried out slowly, without causing harm to the baby. The situation is completely different with a caesarean section.

(ks), newborn caesareans roughly and abruptly removed from the mother’s womb cut open by a surgeon have a hard time. Most of them are left with some sort of barotrauma. Children after cesarean are physically weaker and need more help.

In addition, childbirth is, in principle, a serious stress for a child. When giving birth naturally, the mother has the opportunity to take the baby in her arms, place it on her chest and soothe him with the familiar sound of the heartbeat, and of course, attach the baby to her chest. The mother's tender hands and gentle voice give the child a feeling of security and safety, but Caesar's children are deprived of all this. Torn out of their usual conditions, children experience shock and fear from the unknown and loneliness. That is why it is so important to correct the consequences of this fear in the future. Psychologists have identified a relationship between the attitude towards a child in infancy and his character in the future: if no one approaches a crying baby for a long time, leaving him screaming all alone, then traits such as cruelty and coldness subsequently appear in his character. Also with caesareans, the stress experienced can affect their psyche in different ways, among the worst consequences are mental disorders and the development of neuralgia. Therefore, both the attitude and care of a newborn after a caesarean section must be special and require more care, attention and warmth.

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· Caring for a Caesarean begins before birth

If a caesarean section is planned, take better care of your baby while he is in the womb.

Agree with your doctor what anesthesia will be used; if possible, it should be epidural anesthesia.

. This type of anesthesia has fewer undesirable consequences, both for the baby and for the mother. First of all, because its effect is shorter and the woman is conscious throughout the operation, so she can take the baby for feeding immediately after birth. Secondly, with epidural anesthesia, the child receives a smaller amount of drugs, and, therefore, the negative impact on his body is minimal. The ability to place the baby on the mother's breast immediately after birth helps smooth out the psychological consequences of a traumatic unnatural birth.

The expectant mother should tune in to breastfeeding

immediately, since thanks to this the child’s body will be able to launch adaptation processes and form the necessary protection, usually formed during natural childbirth.
about the benefits of breastfeeding
, but for Caesareans it is simply necessary.

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· Features of caring for a child after cesarean

About how to care for Caesar babies medically

, how often to conduct examinations, what tests to take, etc. we'll talk about it in another article. Here we will touch on the topic of what home care for a newborn should be like after a caesarean section, and how a mother should behave:

1. Caesarean children require longer and more adaptive bathing and swaddling,
2. Children after cesarean require more attention, they are often restless, especially at night,
3. Such babies are more sensitive to the transition to their own crib and need to sleep with their mother for a longer time,
4. Caesarean babies often gain weight slower than other babies, which is why breastfeeding is an important component of caring for a newborn after a caesarean section.
5. Be sure to do gymnastics with your Caesarean; they especially need support for physical development and the development of the immune system.
6. Studies have shown that babies born by cesarean section often have psychological problems, for example, anxiety, fear of change, short temper, absent-mindedness, difficulties with self-control and planning. Knowing this, pay attention to the manifestations of problems of this kind and help your child overcome them.

HOW TO FEED A CESAREAN BABY.

Children after cesarean especially need direct contact and breastfeeding. You should start breastfeeding your Caesarean as early as possible and continue breastfeeding as long as possible. At first, the baby may be weak and eat poorly, so you will need to put him to the breast more often until he gains strength and weight. It is more convenient to do this while lying down, so as not to disturb the postoperative sutures with additional loads. The close contact that occurs between mother and baby during feeding is very important; it will help him survive the stress he has experienced without negative consequences. Psychologists have come to the conclusion that most Caesar babies subconsciously live with the feeling that the world did not want them to be born, no one loves them, no one needs them. Close contact with your mother helps prevent such thoughts. During feeding, it is recommended to gently stroke the baby and speak kind words to him. In general, try to tell your child more often that you have been waiting for his birth for a long time, that he is loved, that he is your joy.

HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH A CESAREAN BABY.

As a rule, upon returning from the maternity hospital, they begin to take baths and go for walks with the Caesarean baby later, unless, of course, the mother does not have a good assistant. However, new sensations and a change of environment are not always good for a caesarean; they can remind the child of the fear experienced at birth, so everything new and unusual should appear in his life gradually and accompanied by a gentle mother’s voice or touch. During walks, experts recommend changing playgrounds and routes more often, giving you the opportunity to get used to changing circumstances and places. This will help the child overcome his fear of change. You shouldn’t insist on your own if the baby clearly protests; it makes sense to first calm him down, console him, and give him time to get used to it. It is also not recommended to force the baby into a crib; such a step can cause children's nightmares. Children after a caesarean section sometimes really need the feeling of their mother’s warmth, the smell of milk, and the sound of her heart beating. Often, silence, peace, and mother’s hugs are much more valuable for such kids in the future than fun and toys.

MASSAGE AND GYMNASTICS FOR CESAREAN CHILDREN.

Gymnastics and therapeutic massage
play an important role in caring for a child after cesarean section . Try to start taking your baby to a massage therapist as early as possible, and more often stroke and knead yourself at home. At any opportunity, for example, when changing clothes, stroke, massage, play magpie-crow. It is advisable to do this in conditions that are comfortable for the baby.

HOW TO BATH A NEWBORN AFTER A COP.

Water, as is known, has a beneficial effect not only on the body, but also on the nerves, so “water” care after a caesarean section should be frequent and long-lasting, allowing the baby to swim, relax and feel the security and peace similar to what it was during the times of his stay in his mother's tummy. It is advisable to bathe a newborn Caesarean baby by wrapping it in a thin diaper, so that splashes from involuntary movements of the arms do not frighten him.

In fact, caring for a child after a caesarean section does not imply anything special - only love, care and patience, which a loving mother always has in abundance for her child. With proper care, possible adverse consequences of the operation will disappear without a trace. The baby will grow up healthy and happy. The main thing is to let him feel protected and loved.

Yana Lagidna, especially for MyMom . ru

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Prevention of complications after cesarean section

The main rule, if followed, can minimize the risk of complications after surgical removal of a child from the mother’s womb, is strict adherence to the doctor’s recommendations.

The basic rules for preventing complications include:

• carrying out all necessary examinations before and after surgery,
• daily antiseptic treatment of the suture and changing the dressing, as well as regular lubrication with Contractubex or Curiosin,
• wearing a bandage belt,
• avoiding intense physical activity and heavy lifting,
• practicing gentle sports,
• following a special diet.