Typically, babies can enter the world in one of two ways: vaginal birth or surgical delivery. But now, doctors are hailing the benefits of a 'natural' variation of the caesarian section. Known as a 'gentle' caesarian, child-birth experts are increasingly advocating a technique, which mimics normal child-birth by allowing the baby to emerge at their own pace, rather than being pulled out by a doctor. Instead, the new mother is encouraged to watch their baby being born through a small surgical incision as the child wriggles itself through the gap. Now, doctors are saying that this approach can help women bond better with their children because they can hold them without them having to be whisked away and cleaned, the Daily Mail reports.
Dr. Felicity Plaat, a consultant anaesthetist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, says that the technique is also associated with increased breastfeeding rates. While a 'normal' c-section can take as little as two-minutes with the cord cut immediately, a 'natural' option means the baby is given time to wriggle free as the mother watches. When the baby is born, it's placed straight on the mother's chest, with the cord still attached. Experts feel this method mitigates the feeling of inadequacy women feel after a c-section.
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