Did you know that the first known cesarean section was performed in 1500BC? Or that the surgery wasn’t regularly used until the 1800s? Cesarean sections are definitely nothing new, but there’s still a lot about them that might surprise you. In honor of Caesarean Section Day, today we’re sharing 17 fascinating facts about c-sections. Keep reading to learn more!

**Remember that everyone’s experience is different so some of the following facts may or may not apply to you/your experience.

Fascinating Caesarean Facts

1. You will probably be awake and aware of your surroundings

2. You can still feel a c-section, but not pain or temperature

3. Over 30% of deliveries are c-section births

4. C-sections are a major procedure

5. You will likely have less bleeding than a vaginal delivery, if scheduled.

6. You won’t be able to walk immediately after

7. There is a risk of c-section hysterectomy

8. You can still have pelvic floor dysfunction

Caesarean Myths

9. Caesarean is more traumatic for the baby

10. Caesarean is easier to recover from

11. You will not be able to lift weights

12. You can only have c-sections after having one

13. Your stomach will never be flat again

14. Your muscles are cut

15. You cannot do skin-to-skin

16. Your body does not release the bonding hormone, oxytocin

17. You won’t be able to breastfeed

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