What Happens During C Section

You had a previous c section with a vertical uterine incision.

What happens during c section. The consent form describes what happens before during and after the c section. The doctor can deliver your baby about 2 minutes after they make. Common c section side effects include cramping nausea weakness and fatigue.

This classical incision is relatively rare but it heightens the risk of your uterus rupturing during vaginal delivery. General anaesthetic where you re asleep is used in some cases if you cannot have a spinal or epidural anaesthetic. The area around your incision will be tender for the first.

Try to keep everything that you and your baby might need within reach. A screen is put up over your chest so you can t see the operation though you can ask for this to be lowered as your baby is born. It also means your birth partner can be with you.

It may be uncomfortable to cough sneeze or even laugh. What happens during a c section. During the c section recovery process discomfort and fatigue are common.

For instance if a baby s heart rate drops precipitously below the normal range and isn t coming back up if the umbilical cord comes out the vagina before imminent delivery or if a mother has had a c section previously and her old scar ruptures when she s trying to have a vaginal birth. For example you may require a planned c section if. If your practitioner says that a c section is necessary or likely necessary ask for a detailed explanation of the reasons and any possible alternatives.

For the first few weeks avoid lifting anything heavier than your baby. During an emergency c section a few things will be different including the speed and urgency of the surgery. Your anaesthetist will check that your painkiller is working properly.