Birth

Birth

There are two types of births: C-section and natural birth.

Natural birth:

When the baby is about to be born, the head of the baby faces down. The membrane (amniotic sac) around the fetus breaks and the liquid comes out. The mother uses her strong muscles in the womb to push the baby out of the vagina. The baby comes out with the umbilical cord attached. The doctor cuts and ties the cord. The placenta (an organ that connects the fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother’s blood supply) is released.

C-section:

Also known as Cesarean Section, it involves the doctor surgically operating on the mother to take the baby out, usually cutting open the front of the womb. Mothers who have c-sections are more likely to have an infection, excessive bleeding, blood clots, more postpartum pain, a longer hospital stay, and a significantly longer recovery.