How to prepare for surgery? It is important to timely and correctly resolve this issue in order to preserve the life and health of the child and the expectant mother.
What complications may cause doctors to recommend a cesarean section?
Indications for cesarean section are heart problems, hypertension, kidney disease, cervical disease, diabetes mellitus, complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Also, if the woman in labor has a narrow pelvis, tumors and scarring of the vagina.
How is the date of the operation determined?
The doctor should recommend a date for surgery based on your condition. The day of the operation is chosen as close as possible to the date of natural birth.
How to prepare for surgery?
Before surgery, take a shower, eat a light dinner and get some sleep. Try to refrain from eating in the morning on the day of surgery. An enema is done 2 hours before the start of the operation, and a catheter is inserted into the bladder before the operation.
What are the methods of pain relief for caesarean section?
Often, for CS, epidural anesthesia is done - when only the lower trunk is anesthetized. General anesthesia is used in 5% of cases.
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How is CS performed?
First, they are anesthetized, and then the stomach is treated with an antiseptic. First, the doctor makes an incision in the abdominal wall, pulls apart the muscles, makes an incision in the uterus, and opens the fetal bladder. The doctor then removes the baby, cuts the umbilical cord and gives it to the midwife. All incisions are sutured with a thread that dissolves after 3 months.
How long does the operation take?
Approximately 20-40 minutes.
When can I go home after surgery?
Usually, after COP, they are discharged on day 7. After the operation, you should refuse to take a bath and sex. After 2 months, all restrictions are removed.
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