Elective C-sections also give doctors a measure of control. Obstetrics, in general, is unpredictable, and can require that an OB is on call for 24 to 48 hours at the hospital, says Kenneth Johnson, a doctor of osteopathic medicine who practices obstetrics in Fort Lauderdale.
A scheduled minute C-section, on the other hand, is more predictable. Keep in mind, however, than many experts discourage these elective C-sections for non-medical reasons. For one thing, a C-section is major abdominal surgery, and there's always the risk of complications with anesthesia or post-procedure infections. There's also a long and painful recovery period, which can make you pretty uncomfortable and have a harder time breastfeeding in the first few weeks after your baby's born.
Most moms-to-be don't want to have a C-section, but if you or your baby develops a complication before or during labor, there's usually nothing you can do to avoid it. Some women may be more likely to need a C-section than others, though, and there are prevention tactics you can try. Eating well, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight gain can minimize your chances of developing the types of complications that often lead to cesarean— preterm birth , a too-large baby, and conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, for example.
You should talk to your doctor about his philosophy on C-sections, and make sure it matches yours. Some physicians are more likely to recommend C-sections than others, or have varying definitions of what's really medically necessary. And if your doctor says you need a C-section, don't hesitate to ask why.
In certain cases like if your baby is large you may be allowed to try a vaginal birth first to see if surgery can be avoided, but you'll only be offered this opportunity if your doctor considers it safe for both you and your baby.
Reasons for a C-Section: Planned and Emergency. By Stacey Stapleton and Dr. Laura Riley Updated September 11, Save Pin FB More. C-section rates at hospitals. Your baby's head is too big to fit through your pelvis; this is called cephalopelvic disproportion.
Baby is in distress because the doctors finds an issue with his heartbeat. The baby's oxygen supply has been disrupted by a prolapsed umbilical cord —a condition in which the cord slips down through the cervix ahead of the baby and becomes compressed. The placenta starts to separate from the wall of your uterus placental abruption , which can cause heavy bleeding and complications for your baby.
A previous C-section scar rips open uterine rupture. Your baby has breech presentation. Check your C-section incision for signs of infection. Pay attention to any signs or symptoms you experience.
Contact your health care provider if:. If you experience severe mood swings, loss of appetite, overwhelming fatigue and lack of joy in life shortly after childbirth, you might have postpartum depression. Contact your health care provider if you think you might be depressed, especially if your signs and symptoms don't fade on their own, you have trouble caring for your baby or completing daily tasks, or you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that postpartum care be an ongoing process rather than just a single visit after your delivery.
Have contact with your health care provider within the first three weeks after delivery. Within 12 weeks after delivery, see your health care provider for a comprehensive postpartum evaluation. During this appointment your health care provider will check your mood and emotional well-being, discuss contraception and birth spacing, review information about infant care and feeding, talk about your sleep habits and issues related to fatigue and do a physical exam.
This might include a check of your abdomen, vagina, cervix and uterus to make sure you're healing well. In some cases, you might have the checkup earlier so that your health care provider can examine your C-section incision. Use this visit to ask questions about your recovery and caring for your baby. Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions.
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