Can I have a caesarean section at eight and a half months?

Caesarean section cannot be performed at eight and a half months of pregnancy. This is mainly because although the fetus has been formed, many functions are not yet complete. Caesarean section at this time may result in fetal death. It is best to have a cesarean section at full term, and we must choose a regular hospital for the operation. After the operation, we must pay attention to the hygiene of the wound and the physical examination of the fetus.

Is it okay to have a caesarean section for an 8-month-old fetus?

This situation has an impact. Regular prenatal check-ups are required. If there is no discomfort, it is best to have a cesarean section at full term. If you are 8 months pregnant and your baby is developing well, almost like a full-term baby, you should try to deliver the baby on time. This is because the baby is growing in weight, but its internal organs need to wait until after 37 weeks of pregnancy to mature. During a caesarean section, the pregnant woman's abdomen and uterus are cut open to remove the baby. Today, cesarean sections are used to save pregnant women and fetuses from difficult labor. However, before the invention of anesthesia and antibiotics, surgery itself was very dangerous. It is usually used to rescue deceased pregnant women and fetuses. When the fetus of a primipara is in an abnormal position, cesarean section should be performed. Generally speaking, if a primipara has confirmed that the fetus is in an abnormal position at full term, a cesarean section can be arranged in advance; but if the malposition of the fetus is discovered after labor pains begin, emergency surgery may have to be arranged directly. However, if the fetus is in an abnormal breech presentation and the mother wishes to give birth vaginally, various midwifery methods can still be tried. However, breech vaginal delivery still has a high risk, so the pros and cons should be discussed with the attending physician before it can be implemented. Before the operation, the expectant mother should maintain a happy and calm mood and avoid excessive tension and anxiety. When waiting for delivery, she can relax by listening to music, reading leisure books and communicating with other pregnant women. She can also relive every beautiful moment of pregnancy with the expectant father.

Disadvantages of Caesarean Section

(1) Caesarean section is traumatic to the mother both mentally and physically. Many people think that cesarean section does not require dilation of the birth canal and will be very easy, so they hope to choose this method of delivery. In fact, cesarean section is already a surgical operation with corresponding risks, so it is best to choose it with caution.

(2) Anesthesia accidents during surgery are rare, but they can happen.

(3) Massive bleeding and secondary injuries may occur during surgery, damaging other organs in the abdomen. Complications of the urinary, cardiovascular, respiratory and other systems may also occur after surgery.

(4) Even if the operation is uneventful, the postoperative period may lead to poor healing of the uterine incision, late postpartum bleeding, formation of abdominal wall sinus tracts, long-term non-healing of the incision, intestinal adhesions or endometriosis, etc.

(5) The recovery of the uterus and the whole body after surgery is slower than that of natural childbirth.

(6) During subsequent pregnancy and childbirth, the original uterine incision may split and cause uterine rupture. If the original incision does not heal well, another cesarean section will be required during childbirth, thus causing long-term adverse effects.

(7) Newborns delivered by caesarean section may develop respiratory distress syndrome.

(8) Newborns born by caesarean section do not go through the squeezing and bacteria of the birth canal and are not directly exposed to the outside world. Their natural immunity is weaker than that of breastfed babies. Therefore, mothers should try to breastfeed after cesarean section. If this is not possible, they should choose formula milk containing probiotics to help the baby build his or her own immunity and reduce the chance of the baby getting sick.

(9) After a caesarean section, it will take at least two years to get pregnant again.