• Blog Post,  Motherhood,  Registered Nurse

    Cesarean Section Essential Information (c-section)

    When women become pregnant, do they ever assume they will end up delivering via cesarean section (c-section) ? Probably not. I would bet the average parent-to-be’s mindset defaults to a stable vaginal delivery, with the slight knowledge of a possible c-section in the way back of their mind. This is one reason I feel it is essential to spread more knowledge about c-sections. Prevalence, indications, preparation, and recovery tips. So, keep reading: educate yourself! Prevalence The rate of cesarean section has risen globally, with the most recent statistic being 21.1% of all births world-wide in 2021. That statistic actually only accounts for the primary c-section rate, meaning first time c-section.…