Types of Caesarean Sections and Plus – Minus
Types of Caesarean Sections
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Plus – Minus
Caesarean section is a birthing procedure to deliver the baby through an incision in the abdomen. A caesarean section is performed if vaginal delivery is not possible or if pregnancy complications occur.
In general, caesarean section begins with the administration of spinal anesthesia to the patient. The goal is to keep the patient awake, but numb from the waist to the feet during the operation.
The majority of patients who deliver by caesarean section can only go home after 3-5 days of being hospitalized. During the recovery period, patients are not advised to do strenuous activities until the doctor makes sure that their condition is completely recovered.
So far, mothers may be more familiar with horizontal incisions in caesarean sections, in fact there are other types of incisions, you know. Each - each incision also of course has advantages and disadvantages.
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Horizontal Slices Type has a greater chance of being able to give birth normally in the next delivery process |
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Weaknesses |
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The scars are not very visible |
It is more difficult to recover because it is covered in belly fat |
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More likely to have a normal delivery in subsequent pregnancies
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It may be difficult to wear a corset because the lower part will press on the surgical scar, causing pain
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Vertical Slice This method is usually only done in certain cases or emergencies |
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Mothers who have had surgery for certain diseases tend not to have problems because this incision does not interfere with other parts |
The scar will hurt more, especially when sitting or bending the body position
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The most appropriate method for mothers who experience heavy bleeding and babies who must be removed immediately |
Difficult vaginal delivery after cesarean section with vertical incision |
Purpose and Indications for Caesarean section
The purpose and main indication for caesarean section is as an emergency treatment if the pregnancy conditions endanger the life of the mother or fetus. Caesarean section is recommended by doctors if pregnant women have the following conditions or diseases:
• Normal delivery does not go well or heavy bleeding occurs
• Infections, such as genital herpes infection or HIV
• Increased blood pressure and protein in the urine (preeclampsia)
• Position of the placenta that is too down (placenta previa)
• Twin pregnancy
• Have had a caesarean section before
In subsequent pregnancies, consult with your doctor regarding the proper delivery method. This is to prevent the risk of uterine rupture during childbirth.