What are the indications for cesarean section?

Cesarean section is a method of delivery in which a doctor performs surgery to remove the fetus when the baby cannot be born naturally due to reasons related to the pregnant woman or the fetus. In fact, it is already very clear that the prerequisite for performing a cesarean section is: the pregnant woman cannot give birth naturally, and the fetus's intrauterine condition is urgent and does not allow the pregnant woman to give birth naturally. But what are the indications for cesarean section? Let me explain it to you today.

From the perspective of medical science, there are strict regulations on cesarean section in clinical practice. For example, cesarean section can only be considered if the mother is over 35 years old and under 150 cm tall, the fetal head is too large and the mother's pelvis is too small or the birth canal is narrow, making it impossible for the mother to give birth naturally, or there is an intrauterine emergency of the fetus due to various reasons. At the same time, it should be pointed out that cesarean section can only be an emergency measure, which is effective in solving difficult labor problems and preserving the lives of fetuses and pregnant women. However, its safety is only relative, as it can cause harm to the health of pregnant women after childbirth. Therefore, the choice of cesarean section must be made by both doctors and pregnant women and their families, and should not be done arbitrarily. The following are the indications for cesarean section:

Caesarean section is suitable for pregnant women who cannot give birth vaginally or when vaginal delivery endangers the safety of the pregnant woman or fetus. The main indications for caesarean section are as follows:

(I) Endangerment to the fetus: 1. Decreased blood oxygen content; 2. Fetal heart rate is too low or too high; 3. Uterine abnormalities: small uterus, scarred uterus or uterine malformation; 4. Multiple pregnancy; 5. Cervical abnormalities: loose cervical opening; active genital herpes infection in pregnant women; 6. Placenta and umbilical cord abnormalities: placenta previa; placental abruption; 7. Developmental abnormalities

(ii) Endangerment to pregnant women: 1. Cephalopelvic disproportion (the fetal head is too large to pass through the pelvis); 2. Prolonged labor (such as prolonged second stage of labor); 3. Malposition of the fetus: breech presentation; transverse presentation; 4. Advanced maternal age (over 40 years old); 5. The pregnant woman is in a critical condition (pregnancy toxemia, preeclampsia, eclampsia, hypertension).

The above is the relevant article about the indications for cesarean section. Do you understand it? If you can choose natural childbirth, try not to undergo this operation. After this operation, remember to take good care of your body and pay more attention to rest and diet.