What numbing is used for C section?
A spinal block is the most common type of anesthesia used for a planned C-section. It works within 2 to 5 minutes. It numbs your body from your belly button down. It’s given like an epidural, but the medicine is injected directly into the spinal fluid.
Which anesthesia is better for C section?
Most C-sections are done under regional anesthesia, which numbs only the lower part of your body — allowing you to remain awake during the procedure. Common choices include a spinal block and an epidural block. In an emergency, general anesthesia is sometimes needed.
What is the best pain relief after C section?
We recommend taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen together on a schedule, 4 times each day, for 2 weeks after you leave the hospital. Missing doses increases the chances of feeling worse pain. A stronger medication (Narcotic/Opioid) may be needed to help reduce the pain if you have a missed dose.
What helps with C-section pain?
Treat your C-section incision with care
- Take it easy. Rest when possible.
- Seek pain relief. To soothe incision soreness, your health care provider might recommend ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or other medications to relieve pain.
Can they sedate you for C-section?
A C-section requires anesthesia and you may be given general anesthesia, a spinal block, or an epidural block. General anesthesia will put you to sleep, so you will not be awake during the procedure. The other two methods numb the lower half of the body and you will be conscious during the procedure.
Can I request general anesthesia for C-section?
For a planned C-section, you may have a choice of anesthetic, although you should be aware that a spinal block or epidural are generally considered the safest options for both you and your baby. In an emergency or when bleeding occurs, general anesthesia may be necessary.
How long after C-section should I take painkillers?
You will need to take pain relief for at least 7–10 days after your c-section. Your midwife or doctor will tell you what pain relief you can take. Small amounts of any medicine you take may pass into your breastmilk but they’re unlikely to harm your baby if you take them as instructed.
How do I ease C-section pain?
How long after c-section should I take painkillers?
Should my c-section incision still hurt?
You’ll probably feel some soreness in the incision, and you may have bleeding or discharge for up to six weeks after the C-section. That’s normal. But the following symptoms warrant a call to your doctor, because they could signal an infection: redness, swelling, or pus oozing from the incision site.
Why does my C-section incision feel numb?
You may experience numbness Loss of feeling near the incision is a side effect that many women experience after a C-Section. It’s because small nerves are severed during surgery and it takes time for them to regrow, usually within several months but it can take longer. It’s a strange feeling but one that should pass.