Normal Delivery or C-section: Which is

better?

Nowadays, most of the people are in favor of C-section delivery because it’s hygienic, easy and
no pain phenomena but as our older says that normal delivery is the best; in that case, the women
get confused about that. So, yeah don’t be confused in this entire blog I am going to share some
detailed information and awareness about normal delivery and C-section delivery choose which
is best according to your condition.

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Normal Delivery or C- Section

Normal Delivery

This is the most common option for delivery; vaginal delivery is known to have fewer risks than
a c-section. According to the WHO research, 70% to 80% of pregnant women who enter into
labor are at low risk and can probably deliver vaginally. That’s the reason why vaginal delivery
is called as normal delivery. It is also known as the natural birth procedure because the labor
starts on its own, signifying that the baby is ready to come into the world.

C-Section

Nowadays this procedure is very common, there are so many women’s who wants to born their
baby via c- section. It is a surgical procedure, wherein an incision is made through the abdomen
and uterus of the mother. When normal delivery is not considered safe, the doctors have to go
with this method of childbirth.
Benefits of Normal Delivery:

The benefits are divided into two categories the mother and the baby include:

To Mother

Baby mother interaction: Women have expressed higher satisfaction, improved interaction
with the baby, and control over the delivery in the case of vaginal delivery.

Mother feeding: Normal delivery also aids better maternal breastfeeding success through breast
milk maturation. It depends on the skin to skin contact during normal delivery also leads to better
outcomes with regards to breastfeeding and infant crying.

Motherly mortality: Studies comparing maternal mortality between cesarean and normal
delivery have shown that the risk is low in normal delivery than it is in c-section.

Quick recovery: The recovery time after delivery is shorted with vaginal delivery than with
cesarean delivery. It takes just 1 or 2 days to recover after a normal delivery, and about 2 weeks
to resume the daily activities.

To Baby

Brain development: Yale School of Medicine’s research states that during vaginal birth, Ucp2
(a protein) is triggered in the hippocampus (a small brain organ), aiding the infant’s brain
development. It also results in better neurobehavioral and physiological functions

Bacteria: Through vaginal birth, the baby goes through the birth canal. Here, it gets exposed to
bacteria which is known to be beneficial for its immune health, brain, and digestive health. It
even helps in preventing infections.

Problems with Normal Delivery:

To Mother

Labor is painful: Labor pain is considered to be severe, which is the reason why women fear
vaginal delivery. Also, the time taken for the birth could be shorter or longer, and cannot be
predicted which way it leans.

To Baby

Usually, vaginal delivery is safe for the baby. Although, in rare cases (difficult birth, prolonged
delivery, the baby is too large for gestational age), there could be risks of mild injuries which
could be resolved a few weeks after the birth.

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Benefits of C-Section Delivery:

To Mother

Organize delivery: Usually, a cesarean is planned based on the health conditions of the mother
and the baby. The doctors team plan the whole procedure to bring the baby into the world safely.
The procedure is mostly under control.

No Pain: As it is a surgical procedure, the mother does not go through labor or experience the
pain which she otherwise would have in normal delivery.

Reduced time: In recent years, the cesarean techniques have been simplified. Less loss of blood,
shorter operating time, and higher patient satisfaction.

Reduced risk of incontinence: There is no stretching or tearing of the vaginal with cesarean
surgery, so there is a lower risk of pelvic prolapse, anal and urinary incontinence.
Reduced risk of infection transmission: A few studies have found that there is no or reduced
risk of transmission of hepatitis B virus or other infections to the infant with the elective cesarean
procedure.

To Baby

Lessen trauma: As the baby doesn’t have to pass through the birth canal during a c-section
procedure, there is no stress or trauma to the baby. The baby is safely taken out of the mother’s
womb.

No injury: There are fewer or almost no risks of injury to the baby through a cesarean delivery.

Safe & secure delivery: Sometimes, the baby settles down in the mother’s womb in certain
abnormal positions (such as transverse lie or breach). Or the mom could have such conditions
like- placenta previa. In such conditions, normal delivery could be risky, and a c-section would
ensure the baby is safe.

What Are The Possible Problems Associated With C-Section?

To Mother

Anesthesia-related complications: Anesthesia given before the cesarean is not the actual reason
for risks. Less knowledge, inexperience, improper care, as well as the condition of the patient,
are certain factors which contribute to complications after the administration of anesthesia.

Mother feeding: There’s a high risk related to breastfeeding for mothers who have undergone c-
section surgery include delayed maturity of milk, production of insufficient milk, and even early
termination of breastfeeding.

Surgery-related infections: Similar to other surgeries, cesarean surgery could result in surgical
site risks such as endometritis and wound infections. There are also chances of maternal
mortality and morbidity.
Long term risk: There could be risks related to future pregnancies and fertility with cesarean
delivery, which is not the case with normal delivery.

To Baby

Breathing problems: With a c-section delivery, there is a risk of transient tachypnea of the
newborn (TTN), which is the formation of fluid in the baby’s lungs, making it difficult to
breathe.

Health problems: There is a chance of babies to having some longterm disorders like – asthma,
allergies, diabetes, and bowel diseases if they were born through a cesarean delivery.

As you see in the entire blog we have discussed normal delivery and C-section and its benefits.
Before taking any decision to consult your gynecologist first.

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