Is cesarean section really painless? 20 postpartum mothers tell you how painful cesarean section is

Many new mothers choose cesarean section to avoid the pain of natural birth. But compared with natural birth, is cesarean section really less painful? The editor of No. 5.com interviewed 20 postpartum mothers and told you how painful cesarean section is.

What kind of life experience is a caesarean section

If you don't believe it, you might as well listen to what these 20 mothers say. They will use their personal experience to tell you: What kind of life experience is a caesarean section?

01. I had a caesarean section. It was such an unforgettable pain that I never want to experience again!

02. I had two cesarean sections. I came through the first one in a daze. The second time, after six hours of anesthesia, I felt worse than death. I heard that the use of pain sticks has a great impact on memory and physical condition. Although the doctor said that I could increase the dosage when it hurts, I have never dared to increase it. That kind of pain is something I never want to experience again in my life. My tears flowed silently for several hours. I gave birth to two girls. I always think that they must give birth naturally in the future. Now when I meet pregnant women, I can't wait to tell them that they must give birth naturally because it is good for the body. Now my memory is terrible and I always forget things. My waist is not in good condition and I often can't straighten myself. I hope pregnant mothers can learn from this.

03. I gave birth to two children, one by natural birth and one by cesarean section. I feel that the pain of natural birth is very intense and unbearable, but it lasts short and the pain will be gone after the birth. On the contrary, the pain of cesarean section is much less intense than that of natural birth, but it lasts long, and the pain of uterine contractions from the wound will last for many days after birth.

04. The actual cesarean section is nothing, you can get through it just by enduring it. But the coughing after the surgery is just unbearable! Every time I cough, it feels like another incision!

05. Caesarean section is for the safe birth of the baby. Who wants to go through a cesarean section if they can have a natural birth? I had to have a cesarean section because of the abnormal fetal position. I didn’t feel much pain during the operation, but I had to lie in bed for several days before I could get out of bed. I was so envious of the girl who gave birth naturally in the morning and was walking in the corridor in the afternoon.

06. I had a caesarean section. I only remember the doctor pulling my baby out with all his strength and cutting me twice! No one would believe it if I told you. After the first cut, I clearly heard the doctor say that the knife was not sharp enough and asked for a different one! I cried right then! I was so scared!

07. My best friend originally planned to have two children, but because of the problem of amniotic fluid during pregnancy, she had to have a caesarean section. Afterwards, her husband sat in front of the hospital bed and cried in pain watching his wife in pain. At that time, he decided not to let his wife suffer anymore and just have one child. Now the child is three years old. Every time someone asks him when he plans to have a second child, he waves his hands and says one is enough, and his wife is suffering too much!

08. I had a caesarean section, which I thought was okay. I went to the hospital because I had contractions and was planning to have a natural birth. At the time, my uterus was not even one finger dilated, and I felt pain every half an hour. Finally, my amniotic fluid was too little, so I had to have a cesarean section. I was able to get out of the womb the next day, and stayed in the hospital for six days before going home. It was not as exaggerated as some people say, but it was definitely not easy.

09. I also had a cesarean section. I passed gas for 6 hours and ate my own meals. I used a small spoon while lying on my side. I had a urinary catheter in place for 24 hours and got up by myself without anyone's help. I was discharged from the hospital and went home in 3 days. I really admire myself. It's not that it didn't hurt, but I gritted my teeth and persevered so that I could take care of my baby earlier.

10. Two years ago, when I gave birth to my son, I also had a caesarean section. Although I didn’t feel any pain after the anesthesia injection, I was in so much pain two days later that I couldn’t sleep for several days. I don’t even dare to think about it now…

11. Everything was fine at first. When the doctor pulled the baby out, I felt like my heart was being pulled out. But after the pain, the moment I saw the baby, I felt that everything was worth it!

12. Cholestasis syndrome, I had to choose cesarean section, and then resisted anesthesia. Anesthesia was added twice on the operating table. One of the times, my belly was already cut open, and the doctor held it down with his hands and waited for a few minutes. Later, there was no choice but to let me endure it and cut open the uterus to take the baby out. The whole process was heartbreaking, which was equivalent to being cut twice without the anesthesia working. Later, when I returned to the ward, the doctor pressed my belly, and I didn't say a word. The doctor thought I was carrying a pump, and I said no, and she said you are so patient! I thought to myself that I had endured so much pain on the operating table, so what can I not endure now?

13. I also had a caesarean section. The pain was not that bad, except for the pain at the incision when I got out of bed for the first time and when I went to the toilet for the first time. The pain was not that severe 3 days after I got out of bed. Maybe it really has something to do with personal constitution.

14. Natural childbirth is painful at the time, but it will get better afterwards. Caesarean section is different. My incision has been there for more than a year, and sometimes it hurts a little when I have my period. I used to be in good health, but after the Caesarean section, I was exhausted and my health is not as good as before. Moreover, I have to take care of the child by myself, and my waist hurts on cloudy days.

15. The feeling of the anesthetic injected into the spine is quite bitter. Both of my babies were delivered by caesarean section, and I have a son and a daughter. I will never have to suffer this pain again.

16. I caught a cold, had a fever and coughed a week before giving birth. I was on IV drips the whole time. I thought I could have another baby after the treatment. But after checking, I found that the amniotic fluid was too little and the fetus was in danger in my stomach. I had to have a cesarean section. My cough became worse after the cesarean section. I had to cough every few seconds. How painful would it be to cough with a wound on your body? Really, I am so glad that I endured it. My mother-in-law wanted me to have a second child. She really doesn’t understand the pain!

17. I also had a caesarean section and was able to get out of bed the next day. It wasn't very painful, but it was more painful when the anesthesia was injected. I just had to grit my teeth and bear it. During the operation, my lower body felt like it was soaked in ice water. It was so cold that I felt like I was shivering. I was also very nauseous and wanted to vomit but couldn't.

18. I had a cesarean section in the summer. I felt a lot of pain when the anesthetic was injected into my spine. After the operation, my lower limbs felt cold. I pressed on several quilts but they were still cold. They were no longer cold the next morning. I used a pump and no nurse came to press on my belly. But now, every cloudy day, my belly suture area feels a little sore.

19. I had a natural birth for my first child, but I chose a cesarean section for my second child because I was afraid of suffering the pain of uterine contractions during the natural birth. I didn’t expect that I suffered a lot during the confinement period. The wound was later infected and I had to go to the hospital for several injections. If I were given another chance to choose, I think I would still give birth naturally. It is better to suffer a short pain than a long one!

20. I had three cesarean sections, two daughters and a son. Thinking of the pain at that time, I still tremble all over. Now there is a deep groove, but seeing them grow up happily, all the efforts are worth it. This is what motherhood is!

Three major pain points of caesarean section

1. Pain in the belly wound

Cesarean section not only leaves a scar on the belly, but also leaves a wound on the woman's uterus, which can cause severe pain if not properly cared for.

About two to three weeks after the surgical incision scars, the scars begin to proliferate, and the local area will turn red, purple, harden, and protrude from the skin surface. When the wound color turns dark brown, the scar will itch. New mothers should keep the scar clean and hygienic, wipe off sweat in time, and do not scratch it with hands, rub the scar with clothes, or use water to wash it to relieve itching, so as not to aggravate local irritation, promote inflammatory reaction of connective tissue, and cause further itching.

2. Catheterization pain

Caesarean section requires insertion of a urinary catheter. Many mothers find it painful to insert a urinary catheter. At first, there is a swelling feeling, and then a little pain. After giving birth, the urinary catheter needs to be kept for 24 hours, so the new mother needs to stay in bed and be very careful when turning over, otherwise it will be pulled off accidentally and need to be reinserted.

Generally, within 24 hours after surgery, the medical staff will remove the catheter and encourage the mother to get out of bed and urinate on her own. However, if the mother is still unable to defecate on her own, the doctor may insert the catheter again. It is important to note that after the catheter is removed, you should try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge to urinate, otherwise keeping the catheter will easily cause urinary tract bacterial infection and cause new pain.

3. Postpartum uterine contraction pain

Don't think that only normal delivery will cause uterine contraction pain. In fact, cesarean section is also inevitable. Generally, after cesarean section, the doctor will help massage the uterus. At this time, the uterine contraction pain is often unbearable. This is a normal phenomenon and generally does not require special treatment. The pain will disappear on its own after 3-4 days. If the pain is more severe, you can use hot compresses on the lower abdomen, or take some Chinese patent medicines such as Chanfukang granules, motherwort granules, etc. It is important to note that painkillers are not very effective for postpartum uterine contraction pain.

It is not advisable to lie flat after undergoing a cesarean section. This is because the effect of the anesthetic will disappear and the mother will feel pain in the wound. The supine position is most sensitive to uterine contraction pain, so she should lie on her side with the body at a 20-30 degree angle to the bed, and place a quilt or blanket behind her to reduce the vibration and pulling pain of the incision when the body moves.

If you want to have a caesarean section just because you are afraid of pain, then the editor of No. 5.com really does not recommend it, and I can tell you with certainty: caesarean sections will also hurt!

Is cesarean section a good way to solve the pain during childbirth?

Many expectant mothers choose cesarean section to avoid the long labor pain during childbirth. Cesarean section can use anesthesia and seems to be painless. Is it really so?

Doctor’s answer:

In fact, this is not the case. With the improvement of modern anesthesia technology, the anesthesia effect during cesarean section is generally very good, and most mothers do not feel anything during the operation. After the operation, analgesia can continue to be given if conditions permit. However, even so, the pain of the incision after the operation generally continues for several days. Many mothers are even uncomfortable due to pain within 24 hours after delivery and dare not get up. Due to the suppression of intestinal function after surgery, mothers can hardly eat within 24 hours after surgery, so it is impossible to have enough milk secretion. Therefore, after cesarean section, mothers will lactate 1-2 days later than those who give birth naturally. Due to the needs of surgical operations, a catheter is generally required, and continuous catheterization will increase the chance of urinary tract infection.

Cesarean section seems to have anesthesia and analgesia, so there is no pain during the operation, but the pain after the operation may last for several days. In contrast, women who give birth naturally can get out of bed right after delivery, eat normally, recover their strength quickly, and produce milk quickly, which is more beneficial for mother and child.