C-Section Treatment in India

Neha Smith, a 32-year-old first-time mother...

Neha Smith, a 32-year-old first-time mother and a graphic designer, had a smooth pregnancy until her 39th week. During a routine check-up, her obstetrician discovered that her baby was in a persistent breech position (feet-first). Despite attempts at an external cephalic version (ECV) to turn the baby, the procedure was unsuccessful and mildly uncomfortable. Her doctor, Dr. Evans, recommended a planned Cesarean section, explaining it was the safest way to deliver her baby given the position and Neha's narrow pelvic structure, which increased the risk of complications during a vaginal breech birth. Neha felt a wave of disappointment and fear, having envisioned a natural birth. On the day of the procedure, the surgical team was calm and supportive. The spinal anesthesia worked quickly, and her husband was by her side. Within minutes, she heard her daughter's strong cry. The immediate recovery in the post-op room was a blur of joy, relief, and grogginess. The first few days were challenging with incision pain and mobility limitations, but with support, she was walking and establishing breastfeeding within 48 hours. Emotionally, Neha grappled with feelings of having 'failed' at birth initially, but those feelings were gradually replaced by overwhelming gratitude for her healthy baby and the skilled medical care that ensured their safety. She reframed the C-section not as a loss, but as her unique and powerful entry into motherhood.