Several complications can occur during a cesarean section.

Cesarean section should only be performed when indicated by a doctor if expectant mothers want to avoid complications for themselves and their babies after birth.

Nowadays, medicine is constantly developing, so many pregnant women still choose this option.cesarean sectionInstead of natural childbirth, cesarean section is preferred because it's less painful and allows for a more auspicious time for the baby's birth. However, expectant mothers should also know that cesarean sections can lead to many complications for both mother and baby. Therefore, a cesarean section should only be performed when indicated by doctors.

Here are some possible complications for both mother and child:

The child's health is poor.This is the first complication to be aware of. Normally, when the baby is full-term and fully developed, it will naturally "find its way" out. But if you try to force the baby out before this time, its health will be affected.

The effects include:A weakened immune system, compromised respiratory health, and an over-reliance on environmental factors can lead to physical deterioration that would otherwise result from a healthier future if the baby were born naturally.

Drug poisoningA cesarean section requires anesthesia. These are medications used clinically to induce anesthesia and reduce pain for the mother. The procedure itself is very quick. However, even so, the medication still has time to reach both mother and child. It has been observed that anesthetic drugs can cause respiratory difficulties in infants. Infants exposed to the mother's anesthetic may fall asleep and lose their crying reflex.

This can easily lead to respiratory failure and subsequent respiratory infections. If the mother is allergic to anesthesia, there is a serious risk to her life after childbirth due to the toxic effects of the anesthetic.

Infection.

Like any surgery, the skin is cut open to remove the baby. This incision creates an entry point for bacteria to attack and invade the body. Some mothers, due to poor post-operative care, may develop uterine and pelvic infections after childbirth.

Bleed.Like other surgeries on the body, bleeding is a risk that needs attention. Poor surgical technique and ineffective hemostasis can easily lead to the risk of blood vessel rupture and post-operative bleeding. Although this complication is rare, thanks to increasingly skilled surgeons and modern surgical equipment, it is still very serious when it does occur.

Hernia.During a cesarean section, the mother's abdominal wall is incised and weakened. This is normal if the mother is healthy. However, for women with more body fat and less muscle, the abdominal wall becomes weaker and more prone to hernia. Hernias can occur at the incision site or at other weak points in the abdominal wall due to the surgery further weakening the tissue.

Increased risk of miscarriage and premature birth later on.Women who have had a cesarean section face certain difficulties in having children later on. Because the incision creates a scar on the uterine wall, it makes it difficult for the mother to become pregnant again, the egg has difficulty implanting, and even if implantation occurs, the egg is more likely to detach, causing miscarriage or premature birth.

Other possible side effects of a cesarean section include: abdominal pain, milk production disorders, and injury to the baby.

According to Thanh Nien - NT