How to Performa a C-Section

In this article the average c-section will be broken down into steps from the time you enter the operating room to the time your patient enters recovery.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scalpal
• Anesthesiologist
• Hospital/Surgical Unit
• Hospital bed
• Heart monitor
• IV
• Oxygen
• Trusted Surgeon and OB GYN
• Midwife
• Surgical Staples

C-Section from Prep to Delivery

1. Transfer the mother to surgery where you will then "hook up" the monitors for measuring her heart beat and other vital signs; you will then give her an epidural or a spinal anesthesia which will dumb the stomach and legs areas. This is also the time when a sedative may be given if the mother is very nervous or anxious. You will then insert a catheter and shave the pubic area.

2. 
   Cesarean Section Incisions provided by Healthwise, 2006

   Make an incision in the lower belly, often called the bikini cut. There are other types of cuts that might be chosen instead, such as one which starts under the navel and ends at the pubic area, the bikini cut is most common.

3. Break the bag of waters, making a small incision with a scalpal.

4. Disengage the baby from the uterus.

5. Remove the baby using either your hands, forceps, or a vacuum extractor. Then cut and clamp the umbilical cord and give the baby a newborn evaluation.

6. Remove the placenta. Repair the uterus and suture the skin with surgical staples (removed within two weeks). The mother is then moved to the hospital's recovery room.

Tips & Warnings

• C-sections can have numerous adverse health effects, be sure to receive proper training and use sterilized equipment. This article is only a quick rundown of a c-section procedure.
• It is important to receive medical training in this area to ensure a successful c-section. Only doctors trained for the procedure are allowed to do them.

Resources

• Cesearean Section FAQ