Normal delivery vs Cesarean delivery

• Normal delivery


  This is the natural way a baby comes out of the mother's body through the vagina.
• Delivery method of normal delivery


  Baby comes out through the vagina
• Pain level of normal delivery


  Can be very painful during labor
• Recovery time of normal delivery


  Generally quicker recovery
• Risks of normal delivery 


  Lower risk of complications for mother and baby
• Advantages of normal delivery 


  Less invasive, shorter recovery time, promotes bonding between mother and baby
• Cesarean Delivery


  This is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through an incision made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
• Delivery method of cesarean delivery


  Baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus
• Pain level of cesarean delivery


  No pain during surgery (but there will be pain afterwards as the incision heals)
• Recovery time of cesarean delivery


  Longer recovery time due to surgery
• Risks of cesarean delivery 


  Higher risk of complications for mother and baby due to surgery
• Advantages of cesarean delivery


  May be necessary for certain medical conditions, can be planned in advance