Caesarean section
Written for BabyCenter India
Approved by the BabyCenter India Medical Advisory Board ...
Caesarean section is one of the most important operations surgeons carry out.
Caesarean section
A Caesarean section (Cesarean section AE), is a surgical procedure to deliver one or more babies through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
After a caesarean section pain from your wound can make moving difficult. The following exercises can help you recover from both the operation and the pregnancy.
How do I know if a Caesarean section (C-section) is necessary?
Add Favorite
How do I know if a Caesarean section (C-section) is necessary?
Caesarean Section: A surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus, performed to deliver a fetus. [From the traditional belief that Julius Caesar (or his eponymous ancestor) was born by this operation.]12 ...
Caesarean Section: An operation to remove the baby through a surgical incision into the mother's lower abdominal wall. The operation is done under epidural / spinal or general anaesthetic.
caesarean section
A caesarean or c-section is when the baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus. It is used when a woman cannot give birth vaginally or if the baby is in distress or danger.
Caesarean Section Recovery
Not all caesarean sections are alike. Because of the differences in the age, operating conditions and body type, different mothers may take a longer or shorter time to recover.
Caesarean sections
Come join us at Kiddicare
We're the UK's number one online baby shop to find all the right products for you and your baby. From car seats to cots, we've got it all and we won't be beaten on price! ...
After a caesarean section Sharon Campbell's baby spent two weeks in Special Care, he was jaundiced, sleepy and completely uninterested in breastfeeding! Despite the odds Sharon persevered and breastfed her son until he was a year old.
Caesarean sections are not likely to prevent GBS disease.
Unfortunately, no prevention plan is 100% effective. Some women with GBS escape detection because they do not have risk factors.
The Caesarean section (C-section) is always a hot topic. There was a time when doing a Caesarean section was so taboo that dangerous vaginal deliveries were done just to avoid the controversial surgery.
And having a Caesarean section nearly doubles that risk, according to experts at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Incidence of post-operative adhesions following Misgav Ladach caesarean section--a comparative study.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 22(2): 157-60. [Abstract] [Full-text] ...
She was the mother of three children: one completely naturally with a midwife at a birthing center; for the second she had high blood pressure, so they were birthed in a hospital with a doctor; and the last by caesarean section.
"Allergic rhinitis", "Heat stroke (Heat injury)", "Acute bronchitis", "Drowning", "Angioplasty", "Cholecystitis", "Otitis media", "Backache", "CT scans", "ELISA", "AIDS-associated tumours", "Disc Prolapse", "Tetanus", "Dialysis", "Caesarean section", ...
Can I opt for a caesarean section?
I have heard that Tulsi (Holy Basil) tea helps clear congestion. Is it safe for pregnant women?
I have inverted nipples -- can I still breastfeed?
I keep thinking about dying during delivery. Is this normal?
Women who receive supportive care throughout labor are less likely than women without such support to deliver by caesarean section or undergo other medical interventions, ...
Many hospitals have a policy of elective caesarean section at 38 weeks gestation for all breech presentations.
Transverse presentation - your baby's position means that his or her shoulder will enter the birth canal first.
Without this attempt with pitocin, she will, undoubtedly, end up having a Caesarean section. It is almost always advisable to try intervention during labor that could potentially avoid the need for a Caesarean section.
Consult your doctor before beginning a weight loss and exercise program, especially if you had a Caesarean section or are breastfeeding.
There were no differences in gestational age, birth weight, infant sex, race, or rate of Caesarean section.
Caesarean sections aren't recommended because there's a high risk of bleeding.
Paré E, et al. (2005). Vaginal birth after caesarean section versus elective repeat caesarean section: Assessment of maternal downstream health outcomes. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 113(1): 75-85.
Credits
Author ...
In your notes, you may see it written as CS, LSCS (lower segment caesarean section) or LUSCS (lower uterine segment caesarean section).
Planned caesarean ...
Jenny says, 'I believe that every birth should be nurtured and cherished, whether by caesarean section, forceps or ventouse.'
Remember to join Jenny for a live webchat on the last Monday of every month on our messageboard.
Related links ...
The medical expenses related to an independent adoption are usually at least half of all the expenses, especially when the birthmother has a caesarean section (about 15% of all births are caesarean sections.) ...
Planned caesarean section versus planned vaginal birth for breech presentation at term: A randomized multicentre trial. Lancet, 356: 1375-1383.
Su M, et al. (2003). Factors associated with adverse perinatal outcome in the Term Breech Trial.
Maternal consequences of caesarean section. A retrospective study of intra-operative and postoperative maternal complications of cesarean section during a 10-year period. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1997;74(1):1-6.
A placenta previa can affect the pregnancy in several ways. Most commonly, you will require a Caesarean Section for delivery. Also, there is an increased chance that you will experience some bleeding during the pregnancy.
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy could increase the risk of high blood pressure, Gestational diabetes and Caesarean sections. It could also mean you're carrying a lot of excess weight, and none of us want that! ...
Birth is the trusted online resource for conception, pregnancy, labour, birth and newborn advice and community. Find expert information on difficulty conceiving, ovulation, week by week pregnancy, miscarriage, caesarean section, ...
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence: Caesarean Section: Information for the Public: a report of results from 2004 evidence report for the general public, along with many other related documents for professionals.
Placenta Praevia
The placenta is situated low in the womb and can be covering the cervical opening, making vaginal birth of the baby impossible. There is a risk of bleeding if labour starts before a planned caesarean section is performed.
This condition can cause heavy to severe bleeding during delivery and spotting along with uterus cramping in the first and second trimesters. Caesarean sections are usually the method of delivery for a mother with placenta previa.
The rates of caesarean section and forceps delivery were higher in the continuously monitored group.
do report painless labours, while others find that concentrating on the birth helps to quicken labour and lessen the sensations. Most births are successful vaginal births, but sometimes complications arise and a woman may undergo a caesarean section.
 See also: Pregnancy, Vagina, During pregnancy, Newborn, Pregnant
|
