Therefore, the decision on the operation is taken only when there can be no other way out. In what cases does a woman have a cesarean section and how is the operation performed?
Scheduled operation
The doctor can report the need for a caesarean section at the beginning of the third trimester. At the same time, he will take into account the period of pregnancy and precisely determine the date of the operation. Operative delivery is required if the baby is in your tummy in the transverse position, if the placenta closes the exit from the uterus. The cause for a planned cesarean is also served by various infections of the genital tract or an inconsistent scar on the uterine wall that has remained from previous operations. A narrow pelvis and too large a child, problems with the cardiovascular system in the mother, chronic diseases that impede the adequate flow of labor - there are many indications for the operation. However, each case is individual, and the doctor needs to analyze a lot of information in order to make a decision. By the way, the degree of myopia is not always an occasion for caesarean section. Doctors are afraid of detachment of the retina during an excruciating period and therefore recommend surgery. But the condition of the retina is determined not by the district eye specialist, but by a specialist from the ophthalmological center with the help of special equipment. Do you have poor eyesight? It is necessary to pass the examination after the 32nd week of pregnancy. The procedure will show if you can give birth naturally. A separate issue is pelvic presentation. Theoretically, independent births are acceptable provided there are no other indirect indications for cesarean section. In practice, you need to find a doctor who has a rich experience of taking delivery with pelvic presentation.
Action plan
The operation is performed under general or local anesthesia - epidural anesthesia. On average, it lasts 40-45 minutes. The surgeon cuts the abdominal wall layer by layer and then the wall of the uterus. The child is taken already in the 2-4th minute of surgery. You can negotiate with the doctor about the scenario of the postpartum period. It is important that the crumb immediately not taken to the department of newborns, and attached to the chest. Epidural anesthesia is not a hindrance at all! And droplets of colostrum, which the baby will receive, are truly priceless: they contain mummy antibodies that protect the baby from infections. The neonatologist will inspect the crumb, and the newborn will go to the children's department, where doctors will closely monitor his condition. Well, you will recover after anesthesia.
Long-awaited meeting
Cesarean section does not interfere with lactation. After a day, general anesthesia is completely removed from the body, and you and the baby will be transferred to the joint residence. While the baby is sucking her breast, rubbing his hands, legs, special attention was given to the shoulders and head. Your gentle movements will not only reassure, but also imitate a "journey" through the birth canal. Try to be there all the time. Wear a crumb on your hands, kiss, hug, talk, smile. It is important that every moment of his life he feels your concern.
We are recovering!
Do not think that you will have to lie in bed for a long time. Doctors recommend going up after 12 hours. A week will pass and you and the baby will go home. Let relatives help you in the first days. Now you need to protect yourself: do not lift heavy, do not make sharp movements. Typically, the body is restored after a cesarean section a month and a half. Thoughtful menu, charging in combination with rest - and well-being will be excellent. If you have a fever, urination has been disturbed, pain in the lower abdomen and in the scar area is constantly disturbing, bright bloody discharge has appeared - call the doctor immediately. Include in your diet products that will help tighten the seam and prevent anemia. Eat eggs, liver (zinc), sweet pepper (vitamin C), spinach, tongue and buckwheat porridge (iron and vitamin E). In a couple of weeks after birth, do simple stretching exercises. Gymnastics for strengthening the abdomen postponed for 2-3 months. Before you start regular classes, consult with a specialist. Epidural anesthesia has become very popular. After a puncture in the spine, your lower body loses sensitivity, but you remain in full consciousness during the operation. You can see with your own eyes the appearance of the baby in the light. Anesthetic for epidural anesthesia is not an obstacle for lactation. Therefore, the crumb is applied to your chest immediately after the operation. The recovery period passes faster than with the use of general mask anesthesia. Anesthetic is injected into the spinal canal. And this procedure requires a great qualification of an anesthesiologist. If the doctor makes a mistake, you may experience complications. It is very important to get acquainted with a specialist before the operation, to learn about his experience, to collect feedback. The action of epidural anesthesia ceases quickly. However, several months after birth, you may have pain in the back and neck.