How big is the incision for a caesarean section?

Caesarean section is the most common operation in obstetrics and gynecology. It is a process of surgically cutting the abdominal wall and uterine wall to deliver one or more fetuses weighing more than 500 grams. Under normal circumstances, the fetus is head down in the uterus, which is usually suitable for women with congenital diseases, large fetuses, multiple births or congenital funnel pelvis.

Or some women who face some risks after natural childbirth can choose to have a cesarean section. Such surgery is very beneficial to both mother and baby. So how big is the incision after a cesarean section? Let’s analyze it now.

The wound after a caesarean section is usually 10 to 15 centimeters. It is generally safer to wait more than four years before getting pregnant after a caesarean section.

If the first child was delivered by caesarean section, it is recommended that the second child be delivered by caesarean section, because a scar will be formed on the uterus during the first caesarean section, which is a scarred uterus. During normal delivery, the uterus expel the fetus and placenta from the mother through increasingly strong contractions. After the fetus and placenta are expelled, the uterus continues to contract to close the blood sinus to avoid the possibility of postpartum hemorrhage. When the uterus contracts strongly, the scarred uterus is prone to uterine rupture, endangering the life safety of the fetus and the mother. It is also easy to cause postpartum hemorrhage due to weak uterine contractions. This bleeding is not easy to stop. When it cannot be stopped, the uterus has to be removed to see if it can stop the bleeding. These are all very dangerous. Once they occur, the consequences are unimaginable. Therefore, doctors generally recommend caesarean section when considering safety. The second wound will overlap with the first one, that is, if the first wound is a transverse incision, then the second one is also. You should go to the hospital in time around the due date or if you feel abdominal pain, spotting, or water breaking, instead of waiting until the onset and strong contractions, as that would be a big risk.

The above is some of our clinical analysis of the incisions of women who underwent cesarean sections. We hope it will be of some help to our female friends. At the same time, women who need cesarean section should not worry, as current technology can reduce the pain.