What should I pay attention to when having a caesarean section?

If a mother can give birth naturally, she should try not to have a caesarean section. Although on the surface a caesarean section is faster and less painful than a natural birth, she will have to endure more pain during the later recovery process. Not only that, cesarean section can easily cause intestinal problems, increase waste gas in the body, reduce the frequency of intestinal peristalsis, and lead to constipation. So what should pregnant women pay attention to after a caesarean section to avoid sequelae?

What are the precautions when having a caesarean section?

Normally, the fetus is head down in the uterus. Certain fetal positions pose risks for vaginal birth. For example, placenta previa will block the passage for the fetus to be born, and placental abruption will seriously affect the fetus's supply of oxygen and nutrients. When vaginal delivery is risky, a cesarean section is beneficial to both mother and baby.

In emergency situations, general anesthesia helps to perform surgery quickly and reduce the occurrence of unexpected situations. In non-emergency situations, regional anesthesia is generally the first choice for surgery.

In non-emergency situations, surgery usually involves making a horizontal incision above the pubic area. In an emergency, the surgical incision is usually made from below the navel to above the genitals. The longitudinal incision facilitates rapid extubation of the fetus.

Longitudinal incisions cause less bleeding and allow the fetus to be delivered faster, but are not conducive to the mother's attempt to give birth vaginally when she becomes pregnant again.

Longitudinal incisions increase the risk of uterine rupture during a second pregnancy. The amniotic sac is cut open and the amniotic fluid is drained. Push the fetus out of the uterus. Cut the umbilical cord.

Generally, hospitalization for observation for 2 to 4 days is required after the operation. The doctor will try to encourage the mother to get out of bed and engage in general activities as soon as possible to facilitate wound healing and reduce the possibility of complications. The wound will heal in a week or two.

Normally, the fetus is head down in the uterus. Certain fetal positions pose risks for vaginal birth. For example, placenta previa will block the passage for the fetus to be born, and placental abruption will seriously affect the fetus's supply of oxygen and nutrients. When vaginal delivery is risky, a cesarean section is beneficial to both mother and baby.

In emergency situations, general anesthesia helps to perform surgery quickly and reduce the occurrence of unexpected situations. In non-emergency situations, regional anesthesia is generally the first choice for surgery.

In non-emergency situations, surgery usually involves making a horizontal incision above the pubic area. In an emergency, the surgical incision is usually made from below the navel to above the genitals. The longitudinal incision facilitates rapid extubation of the fetus.

Longitudinal incisions cause less bleeding and allow the fetus to be delivered faster, but are not conducive to the mother's attempt to give birth vaginally when she becomes pregnant again.

Longitudinal incisions increase the risk of uterine rupture during a second pregnancy. The amniotic sac is cut open and the amniotic fluid is drained. Push the fetus out of the uterus. Cut the umbilical cord.

Generally, hospitalization for observation for 2 to 4 days is required after the operation. The doctor will try to encourage the mother to get out of bed and engage in general activities as soon as possible to facilitate wound healing and reduce the possibility of complications. The wound will heal in a week or two.