Support & Information on C Section, Cesarean Birth, C Section Recovery & Healing
Dermabond was approved by the FDA in 1998 and is currently one of the options for closing c-section incisions. Women are currently being recruited for trails to compare results between women who’s c-section incision was stapled with those closed using Dermabond. Another trail will compare c-section closures using staples and sutures (stitches). Essentially Dermabond is [...]
The American Congress of Obstericians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now say that “All women need antibiotics one hour before cesarean delivery” The reason this has not been general practice to prevent the 10-40% post surgery infection rate for cesarean delivery (1-3% for vaginal birth), was the concern that the antibiotics that made it into the baby’s [...]
Serious injuries associated with vacuum extraction, such as subgaleal haemorrhage, skull fracture and intracranial injury, continue to be reported. There is little doubt that many of the problems and unfavourable results encountered after vacuum delivery are a consequence of incorrect use of the instrument and should, therefore, be preventable. Incorrect use of the vacuum extractor [...]
Women may have an easier recovery after a cesarean section if the surgeon uses sutures rather than staples to close the incision. In most cases staples increase the likelihood of c section recovery problems and can cause unsightly scar healing. You have a right to request sutures, your c section recovery will be aided if [...]
Here’s a video we found describing a new product to help the c section incision heal better. It’s the kind of thing we find interesting and worth bringing to your attention. There are many ways to make the recovery and healing process from cesarean delivery easier and faster, and all c section moms should know [...]
The Deluxe C-Section Recovery Kit
The C-Section Recovery Kit
The C-Section Support Belt
The Hem-It-In C-Section Binder
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