Cesarean section is a surgical method to assist in the delivery of the fetus. Compared to vaginal delivery, the pain during the cesarean section is relatively small. Some mothers may even fall asleep after the cesarean section without feeling any pain. So, why do they fall asleep after the cesarean section?
There is a relationship between falling asleep after a cesarean section and the effects of anesthesia drugs. When performing a cesarean section surgery, it is necessary to anesthetize the mother, usually choosing epidural anesthesia or lumbar anesthesia, so that the mother will not feel any pain during the surgery and can help deliver the fetus in a stable state. After the surgery is completed, the effectiveness of anesthesia drugs has not dissipated, and coupled with the consumption of a large amount of qi and blood during childbirth, the mother's body is relatively weak, making it easy for her to fall asleep.
After the cesarean section surgery is completed, the mother should lie flat for six hours and wait for the exhaust before eating and drinking. After the anesthetic effect has passed, there will be pain in the abdominal wound. It is important to protect the wound and avoid infection.
Cesarean section is essentially a type of surgery, during which anesthesia drugs must be used to help alleviate the pain of the mother. Compared to vaginal delivery, the pain during cesarean section is minimal or even imperceptible, so many mothers may fall asleep after the surgery. But in terms of postpartum recovery, cesarean section recovery is slower and requires more attention.
