Cesarean Section Procedure Steps

In an emergency or when bleeding occurs general anesthesia may be necessary.

Cesarean section procedure steps. Nearly one in three pregnant women in the united states gave birth by caesarean. An intravenous iv line will be started in your arm. You will be asked if you consent to the procedure and in some hospitals you might be asked to sign a consent form.

While the process can vary depending on why the procedure is being done most c sections involve these steps. For a planned c section you may have a choice of anesthetic although you should be aware that a spinal block or. Typically a transverse incision is made because it is associated with less postoperative pain increased wound strength and a better cosmetic outcome.

Generally a c section follows this process. If you already have an epidural catheter in place during labor and then require a c section your. Your doctor will give you recommendations for home care after the surgery but you should generally expect to.

Your blood pressure pulse. Operative procedure cephalopelvic disproportion placenta previa placenta abruption failed operative vaginal delivery post term pregnancy. Your abdomen will be cleansed.

You will be positioned on an operating or exam table. In this instance it is now our practice to prep the vagina with iodine solution. Common reasons to schedule a cesarean before labor may include a breech presentation a previous.

While this can either be transverse or vertical. A urinary catheter may be put in if it was not done before coming to the operating room. The anesthesiologist will discuss the type of anesthesia to be used.