Should I be worried about a planned C-section?

A caesarean section is major surgery. Complications are rare but can be serious. It is important to make an informed decision. So, make sure you ask questions and discuss concerns with your doctor and midwife.

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Are planned C-sections safe?

While C-sections are generally very safe, they're still major surgeries. Your recovery time will be longer than with a normal vaginal delivery, both in the hospital and afterward.

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Should I be worried about C-section?

Having a C-section is a safe procedure. The rate of complications is very low. However, there are some risks, including infection of the bladder or uterus, injury to the urinary tract, and injury to the baby. A C-section may also cause problems in future pregnancies.

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Is a planned C-section safer than natural birth?

Women are three times more likely to die during a cesarean delivery than during a vaginal birth, due mostly to blood clots, infections and complications from anesthesia, according to a 2006 study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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When can I stop worrying about C-section incision?

In most cases, you'll recover easily and quickly (within 6 to 8 weeks) and have just a small scar. Sometimes, you can do everything right and still have complications.

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How soon after C-section can you walk?

Returning to Physical Activities After a C-Section

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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Is C-section a high risk surgery?

A caesarean section is generally a very safe procedure, but like any type of surgery it does carry a risk of complications. The level of risk will depend on things such as whether the procedure is planned or carried out as an emergency, and your general health.

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Why do doctors prefer C-sections?

Doctors would have several reasons to prefer C-sections to natural childbirth in marginal cases: more income, more convenience in planning and scheduling, and fear of malpractice lawsuits.

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Is a planned C-section safer than emergency?

Most C-sections are unplanned because the need for one doesn't present itself until much closer to labor, or during it. In these cases, moms have been planning for a vaginal birth. But a few weeks, days or even hours before delivery, mom and their doctor decide that a C-section is the safest option.

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What happens if you go into Labour before a planned C-section?

What happens if I go into labour first? About 1 in 10 women whose planned caesareans are scheduled for 39 weeks will go into labour first. That means their waters break or their contractions start. If this happens, you will have an emergency rather than a planned caesarean.

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Who is at higher risk for C-section?

You might need to plan a C-section if you're pregnant with two or more babies or if you have a medical condition or infection. If you run into an emergency during labor, you may also need a C-section.

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How can I get over my fear of having a cesarean?

Try to relax, meditate, and stay positive. It can be hard to control your worries before a C-section. But deep-breathing exercises can help you stay calm and focused. You can learn these and other ways to relax in childbirth classes.

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What is a gentle C-section?

What is a 'gentle C-section'? A “gentle C-section” brings elements of a vaginal delivery into the operating room – such as letting the mother watch the birth and hold her newborn right away. A C-section is major surgery. We can't forget that. But we may be able to take a more patient-centered approach.

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How long does a scheduled C-section 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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Are planned C-sections usually early?

You will usually have a planned c-section at 39 weeks of pregnancy. The aim is to do the c-section before you go into labour. Babies born earlier than 39 weeks are more likely to need help with their breathing. Sometimes there's a medical reason for delivering the baby earlier than this.

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How painful is a planned C-section?

Most women experience some discomfort for the first few days after a caesarean, and for some women the pain can last several weeks. You should make sure you have regular painkillers to take at home for as long as you need them, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.

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How do I prepare for a planned C-section?

5 tips to prepare for your C-section
  1. Restrict solid foods for eight hours before the C-section. ...
  2. Shower with a special soap. ...
  3. Don't shave your stomach or pubic area. ...
  4. Discuss with your doctor how incisions should be closed. ...
  5. Discuss pain management. ...
  6. Insert a Foley catheter. ...
  7. Prevent blood clots.

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What should I do the night before my C-section?

The Night Before Your C-section

You will not be allowed to eat, drink or smoke after midnight. This includes candy, gum and water. Try to get a good night's sleep. You may brush your teeth in the morning.

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What to expect when you have a scheduled C-section?

Planned C-section

Before the procedure, you'll get an IV so that you can receive medicine and fluids. You'll also have a catheter (a thin tube) put into place to keep your bladder empty during the surgery. Most women who have planned C-sections get local anesthesia, either an epidural or a spinal block.

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What is the most common reason for a woman to have a C-section?

Your doctor may suggest scheduling a C-section if you experience any of the following: Pre-Existing Conditions. Certain medical conditions, such as heart disease, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, HIV, and genital herpes, can make vaginal labor dangerous for you and your baby. Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD).

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How common are C-sections in Australia?

Australia's caesarean section rate was higher than the OECD average over this time and ranked 27th out of 34 OECD countries in 2017, with a rate of 33.7 per 100 live births (ranked from lowest to highest) (OECD 2019). In 2020, 37% of all women giving birth in Australia had a caesarean section (AIHW 2022).

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Which week is best for cesarean delivery?

For women with 1 previous cesarean delivery, it is generally agreed that the optimal timing of delivery by elective cesarean delivery is during the 39th week of gestation, whereas for women with ≥2 previous cesarean deliveries, the optimal delivery time remains debatable.

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Why don't they put you to sleep for C-section?

Unnecessary general anesthesia for cesarean delivery is associated with maternal complications, including serious anesthesia-related complications, surgical site infection, and venous thromboembolic events.

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Why would you be put to sleep for C-section?

General anesthesia is most often used when a C-section is urgent and there isn't time for an epidural or a spinal block. We place a breathing tube through your mouth, down your throat, and into your lungs to help you breathe during the procedure. You'll be asleep during the C-section.

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Which is safer C-section?

Which is safer: vaginal birth or C-section? Vaginal birth is much safer than a C-section for most women and babies. Sometimes a C-section is the only safe option, like when the baby is positioned side-to-side in the belly (transverse lie) or the placenta is covering the cervix (placenta previa).

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