C-Section Procedures
A cesarean section, or c-section, is a surgical procedure sometimes performed to deliver a baby. It is performed if there are risks associated with a vaginal birth or if the mother has had previous c-sections.
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Surgery Prep
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Before a c-section, the mother will get an IV, catheter and her abdomen will be shaved and cleaned with an antiseptic.
Anesthesia
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The mother will receive anesthesia before the surgery. If the c-section is an emergency, the mother might receive general anesthesia, which leaves her sedated. Otherwise, she will get an epidural or spinal block, which will numb the mother from abdomen down, leaving her fully awake for the procedure.
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Incision
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The most common incision for a c-section is the low transverse incision, which is made horizontally right above the pubic bone. For emergency c-sections, the doctor might make a vertical cut, from the pubic area to the navel in order to allow for a faster delivery.
Delivery
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Your baby will delivered head first and the doctor or nurse will suction the mouth and nose. Once your baby is completely delivered, the nurse will take him so he can be checked out.
Post-delivery
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After delivering the baby, your doctor will remove the placenta through the incision. Your doctor will then close up your uterus with dissolvable stitches and your stomach will be stitched or stapled.
Time Frame
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According to American Pregnancy, the baby is delivered in the about five to 15 minutes from the start of the procedure. Then about 30 to 40 minutes is spent closing the incision and cleaning up the mother.
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