c-section safe or not?

Question

my aunt is going to have twins and i was just wondering is it safer to have a vaginale birth or a c-section? she is 8 months and just wants know and so do i.i heard c-sections or easier and safer is it ture? any sites i can go to ? to cheeck about v-sections. thankk you all so very much. love isabella and aunt annabell

Answer 1

Like with any surgery, there are risks. The recovery time is a lot longer versus a vaginal birth. I recently read this article, I know with twins there is a higher chance of c-section though! edited to add, there's a twins message board, they probably know better, here it is! http://www.twinsmagazine.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=16271

Babies Delivered by C-Section More Likely to Die

Cesarean section was once a rare surgical procedure used exclusively in high-risk obstetric emergencies. It often delivered medically fragile babies who struggled to survive the complications of their births—and a higher neonatal mortality rate among c-section babies made a certain kind of sense. Today, however, c-section is no longer reserved for emergencies—in fact, its use is commonplace in healthy, low risk pregnancies and deliveries. New research of the current c-section paradigm reveals a startling fact: babies delivered via cesarean, to mothers at term with no medical risks or complications, nonetheless die in their first month of life at a rate more than two times that of their vaginally-born peers. Yes, you read that right—opting for an unnecessary c-section means more than doubling the likelihood of neonatal death. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed over 5.7 million live births and nearly 12,000 infant deaths over a four-year period. They found the neonatal mortality rates to be 1.77 per 1,000 live births among infants delivered via c-section, compared with 0.62 per 1,000 live births in vaginal deliveries.

These findings, published in the August edition of Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care, are especially significant in light of the unprecedented and escalating number of c-section deliveries. In the US, the overall rate of cesarean delivery increased by 41% between 1996 and 2004, and the rate among women with no medical need for cesarean (at term, with no indicated medical risk factors or complications of labor and delivery) nearly doubled.

One reason the researchers cite for the higher death rate among c-section babies is that the process of labor and vaginal delivery helps prepare the baby for life outside of the womb. As well as squeezing fluid out of the lungs, it may promote the release of hormones that encourage healthy lung function, and prepare infants to breathe. Earlier studies have indicated that babies born by cesarean are more likely to experience breathing problems.

Source: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1523-536X.2006.00102.x

Answer 2

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I believe all women should have a chance to deliver vaginally, but if the children are at risk, then a c-section is necessary. The c-section rate in this country is about 20% for all births. The World Health Organization says it should be around 6% of all births. There are risks to both mother and child with a c-section, but there is not doubt that they do save lives in many situations. Just because someone is having twins does not necessitate a c-section.

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Answer 3

I had triplets, and from what I learned from our experience, it is safer for the babies (in multiples and preemies) to take them out by c-section due to less stress. If she plans on having any more children, she would most likely have to have additional c-sections, because of the risk of uterine rupture in a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section). Her doctor should know what is right for her situation, and it may be very low risk for her to have them vaginally. Good luck and congrats to your aunt!

Answer 4

As secure as any surgical treatment. I had 2, and each thing became high-quality. that is a painful restoration for more effective or less 2 days then interior a week or so so that you may be feeling more effective perfect. in basic terms undergo in ideas besides to get that infant out properly is how one might want to bypass!!!! I preffered a c-section, Come on females that is not that painful for the blessing that you get. Vaginal deliveries are not any further continuously secure both. If i might want to of had a vaginal dilvery with my 2d newborn niether her or myself might want to of made it. I had a surprising total in my uterus that became undeteced.

Answer 5

Just like any other surgery a person will have there are risk, but I know lots of people including myself that have had c-sections. If your interested in fast healing you don't want one because it takes much longer to heal. I found a few websites to start you off. Just go to any of your search engine and type in c-section and a ton will show up. Best of luck to your aunt.

http://obgyn.health.ivillage.com/pregnancybasics/csection.cfm

http://pregnancy.about.com/library/blsection.htm

http://pregnancy.about.com/library/weekly/aa013000a.htm

http://www.healthline.com

Answer 6

As a fraternal twin and premie, it was to my mother's advantage that she went with a C-section. Doctors are very experienced with this kind of procedure, I believe choosing a C-section would be a safe way to go.

Answer 7

It all depends on how the babies are positioned. I delivered my twins vaginally and had no problems. My Dr. has never had to resort to c-section to deliver any sets of twins. I think c-section should only be used when medically necessary - her Dr. should know what will be best for her and her babies. Best of luck.

Answer 8

generally speaking in statistics, c-sections are safer for mother and children than vaginal births.

that said, the big risks of c-section are: longer heal time, increased area for infection to occur
the big risks for vaginal are: potential brain damage to child, potential ripping of vagina walls, less controlled bleeding

it is a choice that only 1 person can really make (and i don't mean the Dr)

an informed decision is the best decision.
check here for more info:
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10166
or here:
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/childbirth/160.html

Answer 9

with a multiple a c-section is advised as the second baby can turn and force an emergency surgery. she needs to talk to her ob and do what they feel is best as they know her and her pregnancy we dont good luck and congrats

Answer 10

you know i really don't know if one or the other is safer,but i do know that i don't think that c-section is easier for the reason being that your stomach is being cut open,and if you know like i know you use your stomach muscles for almost ever thing you do in life.but about the web sites try web MD and see what they have to say.