Get to know Cesarean delivery, preparation, procedures and side effects

Hermina's friends, the birth method is a caesarean section or cesarean section, also called a caesarean section or SC, which is a surgical delivery process in which the doctor makes an incision in the mother's stomach and uterine wall to remove the baby. Therefore, during the operation the mother will be given spinal anesthesia which is injected into the spine, so that the mother will not feel pain from the waist to the legs.
However, pregnant women who undergo a cesarean section usually need a longer recovery period compared to normal labor (spontaneous labor). In general, caesarean section patients are allowed to go home after 3 to 5 days of hospital treatment until the doctor confirms that the mother's condition is stable.

 

The purpose and indication for a caesarean section is as an emergency treatment if it is not possible for the mother to have a normal delivery or if pregnancy complications occur that endanger the lives of the mother and fetus. Usually, the doctor will recommend a cesarean delivery method if there is an infection, such as infection in the uterus, normal delivery fails or does not go well accompanied by heavy bleeding, multiple pregnancies, placenta previa (placenta position is too low), if you experience severe preeclampsia (blood pressure rises high and contains protein in the urine) to eclampsia (seizures). during pregnancy), having had a caesarean section in a previous pregnancy, as well as malpresentation of the fetus in a transverse or breech position, the baby experiencing more than 1 umbilical cord entanglement, this can also be done if the pregnant mother wishes and so on.

 

The preparation for Caesarean Operation is as follows:
- Consult first with an obstetrician/obgyn specialist
- Carry out a blood test, to find out the blood type and hemoglobin level, so the doctor can make early preparations if the mother needs a blood transfusion during the operation.

 

The caesarean section procedure usually takes between 40 and 60 minutes. Here are some of the procedures, including:
- The first step after the patient enters the operating room, the doctor will perform spinal anesthesia which aims to numb the lower body. So, during the operation process, the pregnant woman will be conscious, but will not feel pain during the cesarean section procedure.

- Then the labor process will begin by making a horizontal incision in the abdominal wall near the hairline of the pubic area. The doctor can also make a vertical incision below the navel to above the pubic bone. Usually, the type of incision is adjusted to the final position of the fetus in the womb. The doctor will also see if there are any complications in the pregnancy such as premature birth or placentprevia.
- Then the doctor will take the baby from the patient's womb and will clean the fluid from the baby's mouth and nose then cut the umbilical cord. The final process of a caesarean section is to ensure that there are no bleeding points in the mother's body, and then closing the incision.

 

The following are some side effects that can occur in mothers after a cesarean section, namely:
- Experiencing bleeding in the surgical area
- Experiencing allergic reactions to drugs, such as nausea and itching
- Suffered from surgical injuries
- Infection occurs in the surgical wound
- The presence of blood clots in the uterus or abdominal cavity
- Subsequent pregnancy disorders occur, such as adhesions in the uterus or abdominal cavity
- Have an increased risk of uterine rupture

 

So Friends of Hermina, if you want to know more information about the cesarean section delivery method or need complete pregnancy, delivery and post-natal services, you can immediately visit Hermina Solo Hospital and consult immediately with our Obstetrician/Obgyn Specialist.