The Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby. It involves the process of an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. It is a common procedure for the delivery of infants today.
The doctors avoid a C-section delivery before 39 weeks of pregnancy. This helps the child get enough time to develop in the womb. Doctors perform a C section prior to 39 weeks only in case of severe complications during pregnancy.
It is an option in pregnancy only when there are some complications that make vaginal birth difficult. A C section is preferred in any such complications which can put the life of mother and baby at risk if delivered normally. Reason for the complications in the delivery may include many conditions. The child having developmental conditions, baby’s head too big for birth canal, the baby is coming out feet first, early pregnancy complications, previous C-section delivery, reduced oxygen supply to the baby, problems with the umbilical cord, stalled labour and so on.
While the C section delivery helps to solve the complications in the delivery process, it also includes many risks. Bleeding, blood clots, increased risks of future pregnancy, injection, surgical injury, longer recovery time are some of the risks.
Usually, the doctor will always provide you with the birthing options before your due date. A doctor can identify the signs of complications beforehand from the medical history of a mother or also from baby’s condition. During pregnancy, it’s important to take certain precautions. It’s important to go for regular health checkups and blood tests. The risks involved in C-section also includes the loss of blood in case of an emergency.
It is a short surgery but the recovery time will force you to stay in the hospital for a week at least. During the cesarean operation, the abdomen is cleaned and they start intravenous fluid. Doctors prescribe the fluid intake and the medications during this time.
The mom is given anesthesia to start with and one out of these options is used – spinal block, epidural or general anesthesia. Doctors make pelvic incisions and uterus incisions. After the second incision, doctors take out the baby from the uterus. The doctor will primarily aid the child by removing the fluid near the mouth and nose, then cuts the umbilical cord.
The C-section delivery cost in India is now available in almost every hospital around the nation.
** This post is a collaboration and It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions.
January 17, 2018 at 12:11 am
Awareness is very important when a lady goes through this. The second very important thing is family support.
January 17, 2018 at 12:27 am
I also had a C section specially cos I was carrying twins. All hospitals are having the facility now, and although it’s scary it’s not that scary 🙂
January 17, 2018 at 7:11 am
As an anaesthesiologist, prepping patients for C-sections and being a part of these operations is part and parcel of my job. So i know the value of showing the general public this info so they realize why theor doctor is asking for a c-section.
January 17, 2018 at 4:46 pm
This is an informative site to compare c section performances by different doctors at different hospitals.
January 17, 2018 at 9:14 pm
Csection is easy to recover by following proper diet and lifestyle. It’s important to be aware of the whole procedure as in whole
January 18, 2018 at 2:51 am
Wow this is such a great site PST healthcare to compare health services for would be mothers. I. Dint know so much about how many incisions are needed I agree it is a much needed procedure in complications during delivery or difficult pregnancies
January 18, 2018 at 9:33 am
The right decision for every mother and child is the toughest devision.Great post which will help create awareness .
January 18, 2018 at 10:14 am
Great info that all pregnant ladies can go through, especially for the ones who decide to go for c-section.