A general anaesthetic may be advised under certain circumstances when the women is rendered temporarily unconscious. A Caesarean section is a very safe operation both for the mother and her baby. However, like any major surgery there are potential risks involved. Most women are up and about and on their feet within 24 hours of a Caesarean. Pain from the wound is controlled with appropriate pain-killers .
Most mothers leave hospital four or five days after a Caesarean birth.
A Caesarean section should not prevent a mother from breast-feeding her baby if she so wishes. Future pregnancies may also need to be delivered by Caesarean section because some indications for the original Caesarean persist into subsequent pregnancies. However, the majority of women will be able to have a vaginal birth next time. The documents contained in this web site are presented for information purposes only. The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner.