How To Perform A C-Section

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A lot of women are blessedly fortunate to not have to struggle their way through a normal delivery. Some by nature of their conditions have to go in for a c-section. Others opt for an elective caesarean. Whatever be the reason, it is a far easier way to deliver a baby.

All you have to do is lie pretty on your back and let the doctors weave their magic. The only way that you have to be ready is to prepare yourself mentally for what lies in store. A c-section involves a surgical cut in your lower abdomen and the baby is delivered via this incision.

Thanks to an advancement in medical technology, c-sections no longer involve a general anaesthesia where the woman is completely knocked out and a huge cut  is made horizontally across her abdominal. Such outdated procedures are passé.

The woman is now fully awake and can witness her baby being born with the help of a regional anaesthesia. The cut is aesthetically placed just above the perineum where it cannot be visible. Here are some of the steps that are followed while performing a c-section.

Iv To Perform A C-Section

Before the woman is wheeled into the OT, an IV is started so that fluids and medication can be administered if needed.

Aanaesthesia To Perform A C-Section

Once the woman is wheeled in, the anaesthetists administer an epidural or a spinal block as deemed fit.This completely numbs the lower part of the woman’s body although she is fully awake. All she is likely to feel is a mild pin prick when the spinal injection is being given.

The anaesthesia takes effect immediately and the procedure for delivery can now be started. In extreme emergencies general anaesthesia may also be administered.

Preparation To Perform A C-Section

The abdomen and pelvic region is rubbed and washed thoroughly with an antiseptic solution.A urinary catheter is then placed into the woman’s bladder to drain out the woman’s urine. Sterile drapes are placed all around the abdominal area.

A screen is placed in front of the woman just below the shoulder so that she does not get to see the incision being made.The anaesthesiologists will continue to monitor vital parameters like pulse and BP.

A lot of women complain of chills and excessive trembling as a side effect of the anaesthesia. In such cases the doctors will cover you with blankets to keep you warm. If husbands are allowed, they too will be in sterile OT garb and will be sitting right next you, providing you with emotional support.

Surgery

Once the surgeon is certain that the anaesthesia has taken effect,a horizontal bikini cut will be made just above the pubis. A sensation of tearing or being unzipped can be felt.

A second incision is made this time in your uterus. The amniotic sac is ruptured to drain out the fluid and the fluid is suctioned out. You will be able to hear a gurgling or whooshing sound while this happens.

The baby is then eased out while the assistant puts some pressure on the uterus to help the baby be pulled out easily. A sensation of being pulled or tugged at can be felt. Now that the baby is out, you will be able to hear his cries.

The umbilical cord will be cut and tied and the placenta will be removed. The baby’s nose and mouth are suctioned and he will be cleaned by another assistant. You may get a quick glimpse of your new born before he is whisked away to the NICU.

Stitcing Up To Perform A C-Section

Now that the baby is out, the assistants will stitch back your uterus and your abdomen with soluble stitches. Oxytocin may be given to contract the uterus and antibiotics will be administered to prevent the possibility of an infection.

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