Time for cesarean section surgery

Giving birth is considered to be the greatest mission of women. Women are weak by nature, but strong as mothers. Every woman will do her best to protect her children and hope that her children will be well. Therefore, some people choose to have a caesarean section to give birth to their children at a good time. A lot of preparations need to be done before a caesarean section, so the time for a caesarean section must be determined carefully. So when is the best time for a caesarean section?

Medical experts generally believe that if the pregnancy exceeds 37 weeks, the baby is mature and the pregnant woman can undergo a caesarean section. However, each pregnant woman's individual condition is different, and the development of the fetus in her womb is also different. 37 weeks is just an approximate number and has no practical guiding value.

When a pregnant woman can have a caesarean section requires comprehensive consideration of many factors before deciding. Generally speaking, before determining whether a caesarean section is possible, pregnant women will undergo a variety of basic examinations including B-ultrasound and fetal heart monitoring so that doctors can understand the growth of the fetus.

Note: If an emergency such as uterine contractions, spotting, or rupture of amniotic fluid occurs before delivery, the expectant mother should be admitted to the hospital immediately. In addition, prenatal check-ups are essential, and expectant mothers need weekly check-ups after 36 weeks of pregnancy to understand the dynamics of the fetus in a timely manner.

The best time to have a caesarean section

There are many reasons why expectant mothers choose cesarean section, such as choosing an auspicious day to welcome the baby, fear of the pain of natural childbirth, and some pregnant women may have to have a cesarean section due to age, fetal size and other reasons. In short, there are quite a few women who choose this method of delivery, and when is the best time to have a caesarean section is a topic that expectant mothers are particularly concerned about.

Healthy expectant mothers: after 39 weeks of pregnancy

Generally speaking, healthy expectant mothers can undergo a caesarean section after the fetus is 39 weeks pregnant. Most fetuses are now mature and in a relatively stable state, and are less likely to develop various neonatal diseases after birth than children born earlier. According to existing scientific research, most babies are full-term after 37 weeks of pregnancy, and the normal pregnancy period is about 40 weeks, so a caesarean section at 39 weeks is just the right time.

Special expectant mothers: no earlier than 36 weeks

Some pregnant women do have to have a caesarean section early due to special circumstances, but the time must not be earlier than the 36th week of pregnancy. If the fetus is forcibly removed before it is mature, many health problems may occur, resulting in endless consequences.

Regarding the specific day of caesarean section, the answer is different for every pregnant woman because individual differences have a great impact. In short, expectant mothers must seriously consult the doctor's advice and not be stubborn or act on their own.

What is the specific process of cesarean section?

Most women probably know the three stages of natural childbirth, but few know the specific process of caesarean section. In fact, we can simply summarize cesarean section into the following four steps:

1. Anesthesia

Generally speaking, women in labor will receive spinal anesthesia before the operation, and their lower body will temporarily lose consciousness. When the doctor is performing the operation, the women in labor are awake. They can almost feel their belly being cut open, but they cannot feel any pain. Of course, for some special reasons, some pregnant women will also receive general anesthesia.

2. Open the abdomen

After confirming that anesthesia is in place, the doctor will begin to cut open the pregnant woman's abdomen. The belly, amniotic membrane, uterus, etc. are cut open one after another, and some expectant mothers may hear the sound of liquid flowing.

3. Delivery

This process is usually completed by a doctor and a birthing assistant. Some women may be able to feel when the doctor uses forceps to pull the baby out of their body. If the mother wants to witness the process of becoming a mother with her own eyes, or the expectant father wants to cut the baby's umbilical cord with his own hands, he should communicate with the surgeon in advance.

4. Suturing the wound

After the baby is born, every incision inside and on the mother's body must be carefully sutured, especially the severely traumatized uterus and abdominal wounds that may affect the appearance.