Caesarean delivery
Many women are afraid of having a Caesarean section. Is that dangerous? Or is it difficult? What do we mean by caesarean section? In this topic we will discuss all the questions that may be in the minds of many women. We will talk about the difference between cesarean delivery and natural delivery. What are the preparations for cesarean section ?, What happens during the Caesarean section? During caesarean section?
cesarean section
It is a surgical procedure performed by a specialist in the Department of Obstetrics, which opens a hole in the abdomen of the pregnant mother or in the womb in order to be able to withdraw the child from inside the pregnant mother in the event of a normal childbirth.
Natural birth and cesarean delivery
Cesarean delivery is performed before labor comes through pre-planning. Women who have planned caesarean sections make up about 40% of all cesarean births. Caesarean delivery occurs without prior planning only in the following cases:
- If a woman enters labor before her due date, a caesarean section can be performed as soon as possible at the beginning of labor to preserve the fetus and the mother.
- When the mother and her child are exposed to complications during pregnancy or during childbirth, the doctor must perform the caesarean section as soon as possible.
- When a mother or child is exposed to complications during pregnancy and before the time of birth, their life may threaten these complications, such as narrowing the pelvis or a fibrous tumor in the child’s passage through normal labor. This means that the woman needs to give birth as soon as possible.
- If the labor of the pregnant mother is slow and weak, it may be dangerous to the life of the fetus and his mother, and requires a caesarean section as soon as possible to maintain their life.
Arrangements prior to cesarean delivery
- Explain the main reason you need a cesarean section.
- Determine what happens during the caesarean section.
- A comprehensive explanation of the risks you and your child may face to being fully prepared for the process.
- Your consent is requested prior to the procedure.
Preparations before the operation
- Take a small sample of your blood to make sure your iron is high enough to make sure you do not get anemia or anemia.
- Install a serum in your arm or hand to provide you with additional fluids or any analgesics you may need later.
- Your local anesthesia only anesthetizes only the lower half of your body. This is done by injecting the epidural or spinal or spinal anesthesia to make it safer for the mother and her child than general anesthesia.
- A thin tube is inserted into the bladder through the urethra to remove it from the urine. The catheter or tube can be placed after the effect of the dwelling is done so as not to disturb it.
- Clean and remove the hair, clearing the area that will be incised to perform the operation.
- Give you special stockings to improve blood pressure or any additional fluids, or any injections that may leak blood. This reduces the risk of any clotting of the arteries in one of your legs.
- Place a bracelet around the arm so that blood pressure can be monitored permanently.
- Put electrodes special on your chest to monitor the pulse rate for your heart, or directly to monitor and control pulses, speed and the amount of oxygen in the blood is installed another device on the finger, and is installing a piece of plastic sticky on your leg; it is a ground for electrical equipment that is used by the doctor.
To stop bleeding during the surgery you never have to worry, you will be given the following:
- A syringe containing antibiotics to avoid infection or any inflammation.
- A syringe contains antiviral agents to prevent nausea to avoid vomiting.
- A powerful analgesic that is produced during the birth process and produced immediately after the operation.
- A strong analgesic for constant aches.
- Put oxygen on your face back up if your child is uncomfortable or in pain during labor.
Post-caesarian section
When the doctor is sure that the painkillers started to run, and began to take effect the following occurs:
- A slit is a straight opening called a “bikini slit”. The incision is at the bottom of the abdominal wall and must be as high as two toes from the top of the pubic bone. This is the least painful after the operation, and its shape appears to be better in operation. It occurs in another area.
- The tissue is then opened up to the uterus, and the muscles of the mother’s abdomen separate from the muscles.
- The doctor will notice that the bladder has moved downwards to reveal the lower part of the uterus. Often, the incision in the uterus is small and is increased by the doctor using the scissors or fingers to tear, because this method causes less bleeding and is considered one of the best methods. Through a sharp machine.
- The baby will then be taken out of the womb and the mother’s abdomen may be pressed to help with the child’s discharge. This will contribute to healthy delivery. All these methods may not take more than 10 minutes. The mother sees her baby naturally. The normal time for cesarean delivery.
- The uterus is then incised vertically and is larger only if the child is too early or the child is lying across the uterus, or the doctor has a medical condition such as placenta, placenta, or the appearance of a lymphoma.
Procedures after cesarean section
- The child is subjected to a medical examination after 1 to 5 minutes of the Caesarean section, and the child’s health and safety are measured. This is called an Apgar test.
- It is checked if it needs oxygen or special care and placed in custody for some time or not.
- The mother is given oxytocin through the serum, which helps contract the uterus and reduces blood loss.
- The cord is gently pulled out to remove the placenta and the placenta is checked to make sure it is complete before the sewing process is done.
- The mother stays in the operating room for up to an hour, since closing the wounds takes time.
- A double layer of stitches or pole will be used to repair the uterus, close the incision in your abdomen in several layers, and the wound will be closed by stitches or staples when the woman is ready, and then the pregnant woman will be placed in another room.