Caesarean section, also known as C-section, or caesarean delivery, is the use of surgery to deliver a baby. A caesarean section is often necessary when a vaginal delivery would put the baby or mother at risk. An incision of about 15 cm (6 inches) is then typically made through the mother’s lower abdomen. The uterus is then opened with a second incision and the baby delivered. The incisions are then stitched closed.
Reasons for a Caesarean section procedure
- Some C-sections are performed without a medical reason, upon request by someone, usually the mother.
- Labor that fails to progress or does not progress normally
- Baby is too large to be delivered vaginally
- Certain maternal medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
- Abnormal position of the fetus during birth. The normal position for the fetus during birth is head-down, facing the mother’s back. However, sometimes a fetus is not in the right position, making delivery more difficult through the birth canal.
- If a woman is unable to deliver vaginally, the fetus is delivered surgically by performing a caesarean delivery. When discussing this topic, it is important to know that some caesarean deliveries are planned and scheduled, while others may be done as a result of problems that occur during labor.
Whether it is a planned or emergency caesarean section, Dr Pillay, ensures that his patients are aware of the procedure. This also gives them a chance to ask any questions that they might have about the procedure. Dr also always makes the patient feel comfortable and relaxed. Book your appointment today and get the best treatment and caesarean section Pinetown.
Furthermore, what happens before the caesarean section Pinetown includes:
- You will be asked to sign a consent form that gives your permission to do the procedure. Read the form carefully and ask questions if something is not clear.
- You will be asked when you last had anything to eat or drink. If your caesarean section delivery is a planned procedure and requires general, spinal, or epidural anaesthesia, you will be asked not eat or drink anything for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight.
- You may be given medication to decrease the acid in your stomach and to help dry the secretions in your mouth and breathing passages.
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