Cesarean delivery is defined as the delivery of a fetus through surgical incisions made through the abdominal wall and the uterine wall. Postoperative pain is a common problem after cesarean deliveries that must be efficiently managed to ensure the safety of mother and her infant. This article briefly describes the factors involved in the postoperative care of women after cesarean section.
Cesarean section (CS) patients have compelling reasons to achieve optimal postoperative pain relief because they are expected to recover expeditiously and to care for their newborns immediately following surgery. Consequently, it is necessary that pain relief is safe and effective and it does not interfere with the mother's ability to care for her infant, and that it results in no adverse neonatal effects in breastfeeding women. Postoperative care Healthcare professionals caring for women after CS…
