Caesarean
Caesarean section is a surgical procedure of extracting the fetus by incision. The incision is made in the abdomen and the uterus. Caesarean section is performed when the delivery is not possible or risky by natural means.
The doctor opts for caesarean section when the dimensions of the basin are insufficient, when the cervix is dilated insufficiently or when the baby is too big or is presented in a bad position. Caesarean section is also practiced in a premature delivery or when vaginal delivery can affect the health of the mother or child.
Anesthesia is usually local, its effect occurs about ten minutes after the injection. General anesthesia, the effect is very fast, is usually performed only when the delivery should be done immediately.
The anesthetist practice* epidural, spinal sometimes**, allowing the mother to live pain-free childbirth. The surgeon makes an incision, usually horizontal, about 10 cm. Amniotic fluid out. The baby is extracted, followed by the placenta. The wound is sutured.
The risk of infection during a Caesarean section would be three times higher than during a vaginal delivery.
* epidural or epidural anesthesia: Regional anesthesia of the basin by injection into the epidural space of the sacral region, mainly practiced obstetrics.
** Spinal anesthesia: anesthesia of the lower limbs and pelvic organs by injection of anesthetic substance into the spinal canal.26 avril 2010
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