Can I be put to sleep for a planned C-section?

For a planned C-section, you may have a choice of anesthetic, although you should be aware that a spinal block or epidural are generally considered the safest options for both you and your baby. In an emergency or when bleeding occurs, general anesthesia may be necessary.

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How long does a planned C-section take?

How long does a C-section surgery take? The typical C-section takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. After your provider delivers your baby, they'll stitch your uterus and close the incision in your abdomen. Different types of emergencies can arise during a delivery.

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Can I wear make up for my planned C-section?

Your midwife will ask you to remove any make-up, nail polish, piercings or contact lenses before your c-section. You will also need to take off any jewellery. You can usually wear one plain ring, such as a wedding ring, which will be taped in place.

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What should you not do before a scheduled C-section?

Do not shave your abdomen, pubic area, or upper thighs for at least 1 week before your c-section. Take off all jewelry.

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Do I have to be awake for my C-section?

Women who have general anesthesia will not be awake during the cesarean birth. Regional anesthesia is generally preferred because it allows the mother to remain awake during the procedure, enjoy support from staff and her partner, experience the birth, and have immediate contact with the baby.

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Anaesthetic procedure for elective caesarean section (C section)

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How many hours after C-section can I walk?

It's important to get out of bed and walk around within 24 hours after surgery. This can help ease gas pains, help you have a bowel movement, and prevent blood clots.

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Why do they cover your face during C-section?

Using plastic adhesive drapes to protect the wound from organisms that may be present on the surrounding skin during surgery is one strategy used to prevent surgical site infection.

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Should I shave before my planned C-section?

Prepare your skin

You need to stop shaving or waxing your pubic area or bikini line at least 1 week before your caesarean birth. This reduces the chance of infection.

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Can I go home day after C-section?

You will usually stay in hospital for 2-4 days after your c-section. If you and your baby are well, and you have someone to help you at home, you may be able to go home after 24 hours. You may not feel ready to go home, especially if this is your first baby or if you or your baby have needed extra help.

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What is the golden hour after C-section?

What is the Golden Hour? After the birth of the baby, both vaginal and c-section birth, the Golden hour consists of uninterrupted and immediate skin to skin contact, limited interventions that are not necessary, if possible and desired having delayed cord clamping, and having the first feeding of baby completed.

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Is a planned C-section easier than emergency?

Overall, the differences between a scheduled C-section and an emergency C-section are slight and only in terms of patient recovery and neonatal complications. With respect to the patient, she might feel overwhelmed and too rushed during an emergency caesarean section.

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How long do you stay in recovery room after C-section?

The amount of time you will remain in recovery varies, depending on the type of anesthesia (general or regional) that you had. It's typically about a two- to four-hour period. If you had an epidural or spinal anesthesia, you'll stay in recovery until you can wiggle your legs.

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How long should a mother rest after C-section?

Activity. Getting up and walking around once you are home will help you heal faster and can help prevent blood clots. You should be able to do most of your regular activities in 4 to 8 weeks.

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Can my partner stay overnight after C-section?

Please be patient if you require assistance. We ask you not to touch drips, needles, catheters, wounds dressings, monitors etc. Due to Health & Safety considerations only one adult family member or partner may stay overnight.

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How long after C-section can you shower?

Shower and bath: The incision is water-tight within 24 hours after surgery. The bandage should be removed one day after surgery, and the incision should remain uncovered. Your first shower can be 24 hours after surgery.

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What should I wear to a scheduled C-section?

What should I wear to a planned C-section? Wear something comfortable to the hospital. You will need to be in a hospital gown for the surgery, but you may have some time sitting around and waiting before your C-section. Loungewear and yoga pants are both excellent options.

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What is a scheduled C-section like?

Once the anaesthetic is working properly, the doctor will make cuts in your tummy and your uterus. Both cuts will be about 10 cm long. Your baby will be lifted out through the cuts. You might feel a tugging or pulling sensation, but there won't be any pain.

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When should I shower before C-section?

Shower #1: Night Before Surgery

Use your regular soap (such as Dial). Clean your body well. Do not shave any area of your body that is near the surgical site. Dry off with a clean towel.

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Why are women's arms strapped down during C-section?

Cesarean Section Preparation and Anesthesia

Sometimes, your arms will be strapped down in a T-position away from your sides. This is done to prevent you from accidentally interfering with the surgery. You may also have a catheter placed.

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Why are hands strapped down during C-section?

Next, something that completely surprised me: Some hospitals may strap your arms to the operating table (others leave them free)—done to prevent you from inadvertently knocking a member of the medical team while they are wielding a scalpel.

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Do they take out fat during C-section?

After the incision, the C-section is performed to deliver your baby. After C-section, the surgeon separates the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to the belly button, then lifts a large skin flap, revealing the vertical muscles in the abdomen. Excess skin and fatty tissue are removed.

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What should I have at home after C-section?

Your ultimate c-section recovery kit list
  • Comfortable nursing gown. ...
  • Easy-access nursing bra. ...
  • A pack of mesh underwear. ...
  • Non-toxic pads and pantyliners. ...
  • A belly support band/binder. ...
  • Supportive recovery underwear. ...
  • Loose clothing with thick waistbands. ...
  • A pair of easy slip-on slippers.

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How many stitches are in a C-section?

Once the baby is delivered the uterus is closed with a double layer of stitching. Four of the five remaining layers are stitched with a single layer of stitching, but one layer is not restitched as it heals better – with no buckling and reduced chance of scar tissue developing, without restitiching.

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Can I go back to work 2 weeks after C-section?

After a C-section, she recommends women take eight weeks off and to avoid heavy activity to prevent complications. “A lot of women still have significant pain at two weeks after,” she said.

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