DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2025.v13i07.004

Pages: 1359-1365

Background of the study: Caesarean section also known as C-section or caesarean delivery, is the surgical by which one or more babies are delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen. It is often performed because vaginal delivery would put the mother or child at risk [1]. Reasons for the operation include obstructed labor, twin pregnancy, high blood pressure in the mother, breech birth, shoulder presentation, and problems with the placenta or umbilical cord [2]. Caesarean delivery rates have been increasing which leads to a rise the problems experienced. After caesarean deliveries important problems for the mother and baby may be seen. The most common problems in the mothers after caesarean delivery are; bleeding, infection, fatigue, sleep disorders, breast problems, self-care issues, and sense of inadequacy in care of the new born [3]. The postpartum (or postnatal) period begins after childbirth and is typically considered to last for six weeks. There are three distinct phases of the postnatal period; the acute phase, lasting for six to twelve hours after birth; the sub-acute phase, lasting six weeks; and the delayed phase, lasting up to six months. During the delayed phase, some changes to the genitourinary system take much longer to resolve and may result in conditions such as urinary incontinence. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the postnatal period as the most critical and yet the most neglected phase in the lives of mothers and babies; most maternal and new born deaths occur during this period [4]