A caesarean section also known as c-section or 'caesarean' is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through a cut in the abdominal wall and uterus(womb) of the mother. If there are signs that a vaginal birth is unsafe, a caesarean section may be planned (elective) or unplanned (emergency) if problems arise during labour. If you have no serious issues with your pregnancy or labour, a normal birth is the most secure way for your baby to be born .
If you are unable to deliver vaginally, the foetus can be delivered surgically via c-section surgery. The caesarean may be planned and scheduled. Also, you may have a c-section if there are any complications during labour. Several conditions make a caesarean delivery more likely. These include:
The normal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 beats per minute. If the foetal heart rate indicates a problem, your doctor will act quickly. This could include supplying oxygen to the mother, increasing intravenous fluids, and changing position. The doctor may perform a caesarean section, if the heart rate does not improve.
The position of the foetus during birth is head-down normally. Sometimes a foetus is not in the right position. This makes delivery through the birth canal more difficult.
Contractions may weaken, the cervix may not dilate sufficiently, or the infant's descent through the birth canal may be irregular.
Your doctor cannot deliver the baby vaginally because the baby is too large.
Placenta previa is a condition in which the placenta blocks the cervix.
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Some of the possible complications of a c-section are:
A woman who had a C Section(Caesarean Section) may be unable to have a vaginal birth in the future. The type of uterine incision used will determine the outcome. Because the uterine scars are too weak to hold together at the time of labour contractions.
At Medicover Hospitals, we have the most trusted team of gynaecologists and obstetricians working together to provide quality care to our patients. We provide different types of treatment customised to every single person using the most advanced technologies and world-class cutting edge infrastructure bringing the best results for our patients while remaining cost-effective. Our gynaecologists and obstetrician have performed many deliveries with successful outcomes.
Breastfeeding should start within one hour after childbirth when both mother and baby are comfortable.
The nipple should be washed with sterile water before each feeding. It should be cleaned and kept dry after the feeding is over. A nursing brassiere provides comfortable support.
Good sleep must be ensured for physical and emotional support. Sleep whenever the baby sleeps. Domestic help is needed to carry out household work.
A lactating mother needs a diet rich in proteins, high calories, fat, minerals, and vitamins. In addition, she should consume plenty of fluids. The diet should be of the mother’s choice.
Women carrying twins, triplets, or more may require a c-section. This is especially true if the labour begins too soon or the babies are not in a head-down position. A c-section is recommended for delivery if the placenta covers the opening of the cervix.
Vaginal birth (normal delivery) is much safer than a c-section for most women.
C-section has lower risk of urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction after childbirth. It reduces the possibility of insufficient supply of oxygen to the baby during delivery. Reduces the risk of the baby experiencing trauma while passing through the birth canal.
The more c-sections performed, the greater the risk of obstruction of the cervix with placenta and a condition in which the placenta is attached to the uterine wall (placenta accreta). A c-section also increases the risk of the uterus tear along the scar line (uterine rupture) in women who later attempt vaginal delivery.
You will not feel any pain during the c-section, but you may feel pulling and pressure. During a caesarean section, most women are awake and simply numbed along the lower half of the body with regional anaesthesia such as epidural or spinal block. They will be awake to see and hear their baby being born.
After the baby is delivered, the uterus is closed with a double layer of stitches. Four of the remaining five layers are stitched with a single layer, but one layer is not restitched because it heals better without restitching, with no buckling and a lower chance of scar tissue developing.
You should not bathe until your incisions are healed and no longer bleeding and you should not lift anything heavier than your baby. Do not use the staircase repeatedly.
Whole grains, especially oatmeal, dark leafy greens, fennel, garlic, chickpeas, nuts, seeds, ginger and papaya.
You should not exercise until at least 6weeks postpartum.
It is important to get out of bed and walk around within 24 hours after surgery. This can help ease gas pains, help you have easy movements of bowel and prevent blood clots.
Belly breathing, seated kegels, wall sit, scar massage and leg slides.
