Caesarean or Normal Delivery? All you need to know!

by Vivek Choudhary Nice life

Pregnancy occurs when a sperm from one partner fertilizes the egg which is released during ovulation in another partner. The process of successful implantation of a fertilized egg on the uterine walls results in pregnancy. The full term of pregnancy is normally about forty weeks. The symptoms of pregnancy are usually just headaches, spotting, altered hormone levels, nausea, etc. Pregnancy is studied after dissecting its life into three trimesters. Do note that there are many pregnancy pain centre in Gurgaon at your service if need be.

Upon the end of pregnancy, the foetus is delivered through two delivery methods- Caesarean and Normal delivery. Both these ways are deemed as safe for both the newborn infant as well as the parent.

Caesarean delivery also called caesarean section (C-section) is the process of delivering the foetus surgically. This method is opted for when vaginal delivery poses harm towards the parent or baby’s health. Caesarean delivery takes approximately an hour and makes use of general anaesthesia(to numb the pain) and a spinal block(spinal anaesthesia). The first incision is made near the abdomen and the second near the uterus for sufficient spacing needs. The incisions are stitched back immediately after the process of delivery is completed. The new parent can breastfeed immediately after they are out of the ICU and can return home after a few days of care in the painless delivery hospital.

Normal delivery, also known as vaginal delivery is the process of delivering the foetus through the birth canal. It is the most common way of delivering an offspring as it requires minimal instruments, skill and is financially viable for many people who cannot afford medical treatment. This method has three stages to it- 1) stage of contractions, 2) birth of offspring and 3) delivery of the following placenta. Vaginal delivery exhibits long periods of contractions which increase eventually resulting in the descent of the baby and followed by it, the clamping of the umbilical cord. Make it a point to go to only the best gynaecologist in Gurgaon for normal delivery.

According to WHO (World Health Organization), vaginal delivery should be the general way of delivering a child as it occurs without external help. They have also made clear that caesarean delivery methods should only be provided in cases of medical complications. However, some parents feel that caesarean is a simpler way and they opt for it. For a hassle-free delivery, about-to-be parents should go to the