These days it is not uncommon to labor for hours and possibly even push for hours, and end up needing a cesarean to deliver your baby.  If this happens, it means that your recovery is going to be hard.  Your body is tired and sore from the strains of labor, and then add on major abdominal surgery to that, and you are likely to be in a lot of pain.  If this happens, remember that it was the best choice for you and your baby – if you labored/pushed for hours with no change it likely means your baby was in a less than ideal position and may not have changed to allow for a vaginal birth.  Or you may have chosen to schedule a cesarean for personal reasons or due to having a previous cesarean.  In extreme cases, you may even have needed an emergency cesarean…