Medical Uni References – Pregnancy Issue and Contraceptive Prevalence Rate

The most common reasons for deciding to have a Caesarean include the baby’s head being too large to pass through your pelvis, the baby being in a breech position or lying across your pelvis; placenta praevia (where the placenta has implanted near or over the cervix); and certain medical conditions such as diabetes or AIDS.

It may also be necessary if you have previously had a Caesarean. This was once thought essential, because it was feared that the scar of the previous Caesarean section would open up during labor. But experience has shown that this does not happen with the horizontal or “bikini” cut, which is now usually employed. Doctors often suggest that you try a normal vaginal delivery, known as a “trial of labor”. However, remember that it is your uterus that is on trial, not you, so don’t feel you have failed if you end up having a Caesarean. Read the rest of this entry »

Fatigue

Getting enough rest and sleep is essential if you are to combat the inevitable fatigue of the first weeks of caring for your newborn baby.

Try to rest whenever you can, especially during the first week or so when you will still be recovering from the exhaustion of labour. Avoid climbing stairs and heavy lifting as much as possible, and get your partner or someone else to help you with the baby and the general housework. Take advantage of your baby`s daytime naps to rest or nap yourself, and try not to waste these valuable chances for rest by using them to catch up on the ever-present chores.

Make sure that you get enough sleep. At night, go to bed half an hour or so before you plan on going to sleep, and unwind slowly. Try sipping a warm, milky drink, listening to music, watching television, or doing a little light reading to relax you physically and mentally before you sleep.

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