Erzurum City Hospital experts highlight benefits of normal birth

Medical professionals at Erzurum City Hospital have highlighted the health advantages of vaginal birth over cesarean sections when no medical obstacles exist. Dr. Selvihan Tapanoğlu Karaca noted that normal births avoid surgical risks associated with C-sections, such as anesthesia complications, infection, excessive bleeding, and blood clotting issues.

Key benefits of vaginal delivery include faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, and a quicker return to daily activities for mothers. For newborns, the natural pressure applied to the chest during the birth canal passage helps expel fluid from the lungs, potentially reducing respiratory difficulties after birth.

Furthermore, the hospital follows ‘Mother Friendly Hospital’ standards, promoting immediate skin-to-skin contact and early breastfeeding. These practices are intended to strengthen the emotional bond between mother and child and support milk production.