Elective C Sections

Timing to schedule a c section is based on ovulation date not the breeding date.

Elective c sections. A c section might be recommended if a loop of umbilical cord slips through your cervix ahead of your baby. You have a health concern. An elective c section is performed in the absence of any of these indications.

Puppies can only be born safely 61 to 65 days from ovulation. Before day 61 puppy s lungs are immature lacking surfactant and if born too early the pups will gasp a few times and die. As a baby goes through the birth canal the chest gets compressed and amniotic fluid pushed out so there s less fluid to be aspirated back into the lungs.

A scheduled surgery for nonmedical reasons is called an elective cesarean delivery and your doctor may allow this option. Patients may opt for a c section if they have a health condition such as high blood pressure or if a previous. If the placenta covers the opening of your cervix placenta previa a c section is recommended for delivery.