Better Healing After C-section
What was once thought to be an unavoidable consequence of certain kinds of surgery, including C-sections, can now actually be prevented. births are now performed via cesarean section-and to most women, it comes as a surprise. Unfortunately, recovery can be difficult, even when delivery is performed by an experienced OB GYN doctor. Internal scar tissue commonly forms after a C-section and can be a major cause of complications; however, it can be avoided-if OB GYNs choose to employ preventative measures now available. Adhesions are fibrous bands, or scar tissues that form between internal tissues and organs as a result of injury during surgery, and can complicate subsequent procedures including C-sections. In a recent study, adhesions were found in over one-half of patients having a C-section who did not receive an adhesion barrier. Women undergoing C-sections, whether planned or unexpected, are typically unaware of the risk of adhesion formation from this procedure. Studies suggest that adhesions can delay delivery of the newborn as well as adversely affect fetal well-being. In other types of surgery, adhesions account for up to 20 percent of...