What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Cesarean Delivery?

Advantages of Cesarean Section:

1. In case of some irresistible reasons, when vaginal delivery is absolutely impossible, cesarean section can save the lives of both mother and baby.

2. The indications for cesarean section are clear, and anesthesia and surgery are generally smooth.

3. Other abdominal diseases can be treated simultaneously during cesarean section, such as ovarian tumors or subserosal uterine fibroids, which can be removed simultaneously.

4. The problem of placenta previa is dangerous. If the mother delivers naturally, it can lead to massive hemorrhage and thus face life-threatening situations. In addition, cesarean section is also more suitable for delivering multiples and other situations.

Disadvantages of Cesarean Section:

1. Cesarean surgery can cause certain physical and psychological damage to the mother, and abdominal scars can further damage the confidence of women who value beauty.

2. Although surgical anesthesia accidents rarely occur, they may still happen.

3. Massive hemorrhage and collateral damage during surgery can be very harmful, and postoperative complications such as urinary, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems may occur.

4. There may be issues such as poor healing of uterine incision, late postpartum bleeding, abdominal sinus formation, long-term non-healing of the incision, intestinal adhesion, or endometriosis after surgery.

5. The recovery of the uterus and the whole body after surgery is slower than that of natural childbirth.