In some women, pregnancy can cause extremely high blood pressure that is not healthy for either mother or baby. Diabetes can cause severe health problems in pregnancy. Cesarean section may also be necessary if you have a serious infection or injury. Today, most incisions are horizontal, or across the uterus. This allows the muscles in the uterus to safely stretch for future childbirth.
Many women give birth vaginally after a previous Cesarean section.
If you have a Cesarean, your abdomen will be sore. You may need some help to position the baby for breast or bottle-feeding. Walking and standing will be painful the first day. You may only be in the hospital for two or three days. You may want to have help at home for the first week or two.