Most hospitals give you a list of what to bring, like clothing for yourself and your baby. You might have to arrive at the hospital very early in the morning. Being pregnant and having an operation can increase your risk of developing blood clots. The top few centimetres of your pubic hair and your lower tummy might be clipped.
This is so the area is clean and clear for the cut. Before you have a caesarean section, medical staff will want to talk with you about whether you have any health problems , allergies, and bleeding or bruising problems and whether you take any medications. Caesarean section surgery usually takes minutes. But the entire process can take a few hours, from going to the operating theatre, preparing for surgery, having the surgery, and then returning to your room in the maternity ward.
Your theatre team will prepare you for surgery, which can take some time. A spinal anaesthetic is most common for planned caesarean births. An epidural is more likely to be used for an unplanned emergency caesarean birth.
You might also have a general anaesthetic if your baby needs to be born very quickly. Your tummy will be cleaned with antiseptic by the theatre team and covered with sterile cloths to lessen the chance of infection.
A plastic tube a catheter will be put into your urethra where urine comes out to keep your bladder empty. For more information, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has a leaflet on birth options after previous caesarean section PDF, kb.
Page last reviewed: 27 June Next review due: 27 June The cut is usually made across your tummy, just below your bikini line.
Around 1 in 4 pregnant women in the UK has a caesarean birth. Why caesareans are carried out A caesarean may be recommended as a planned elective procedure or done in an emergency if it's thought a vaginal birth is too risky.
Planned caesareans are usually done from the 39th week of pregnancy. A caesarean may be carried out because: your baby is in the breech position feet first and your doctor or midwife has been unable to turn them by applying gentle pressure to your tummy, or you'd prefer they did not try this you have a low-lying placenta placenta praevia you have pregnancy-related high blood pressure pre-eclampsia you have certain infections, such as a first genital herpes infection occurring late in pregnancy or untreated HIV your baby is not getting enough oxygen and nutrients — sometimes this may mean the baby needs to be delivered immediately your labour is not progressing or there's excessive vaginal bleeding If there's time to plan the procedure, your midwife or doctor will discuss the benefits and risks of a caesarean compared with a vaginal birth.
Asking for a caesarean Some women choose to have a caesarean for non-medical reasons. What happens during a caesarean Most caesareans are carried out under spinal or epidural anaesthetic. During the procedure: a screen is placed across your body so you cannot see what's being done — the doctors and nurses will let you know what's happening a cut about 10 to 20cm long will usually be made across your lower tummy and womb so your baby can be delivered you may feel some tugging and pulling during the procedure you and your birth partner will be able to see and hold your baby as soon as they have been delivered if they're well — a baby born by emergency caesarean because of foetal distress may be taken straight to a paediatrician for resuscitation The whole operation normally takes about 40 to 50 minutes.
An ultrasound can help to narrow it down, but the estimated date of conception could still be off by a couple of weeks.
Babies born late pre-term are generally healthy but may have temporary problems such as jaundice , trouble feeding, problems with breathing, or trouble keeping an even body temperature. You might be impatient to meet your little one, but vaginal delivery usually carries fewer risks than a C-section. Plus, you can come home sooner and recover quicker with a vaginal delivery. If you're interested in having a C-section instead of a vaginal birth, talk about the risks and benefits of both options with your doctor.
If you or your baby are at risk, there might be a need to do an emergency caesarean. The cut is usually made low and around the level of the bikini line. Recovery after a caesarean section - whether it's an emergency or planned - will take several weeks.
Find out what to expect after you have had your baby. Having a planned or elective caesarean birth? As with any major surgery, it helps to know what to expect during a caesarean section. Our guide explains. Read more on raisingchildren. Being abdominal surgery, pain in the early months is very common after a caesarean section C-section and needs to be managed with rest, pain relief, and. Read more on Australasian Birth Trauma Association website. Many mothers ask, "Can I breastfeed after a caesarean birth?
There is no reason why you should not be able to breastfeed successfully. Read more on Australian Breastfeeding Association website. Consumer brochure with information on birth options available to women planning their next birth after caesarean section. Read more on NSW Health website.
For many women, vaginal birth after caesarean — VBAC — is a safe and positive way to have a baby. This guide to recovery after caesarean section has tips for wound care, pain relief, practical help, physical and emotional recovery, and breastfeeding. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
0コメント