Best time for cesarean section

There is a big difference between a cesarean section and a natural birth because it can be performed when the mother's body just begins to show symptoms of labor pain. Natural childbirth can only be carried out smoothly when the woman's cervix opens and contractions are too frequent. Therefore, cesarean section can choose different operation times according to the mother's personal wishes. So for women who have cesarean section, what is the best operation time?

Best time for caesarean section

1. Pregnancy within 39 weeks

The best time for cesarean section is within the 39th week, because at this time the fetal organs are generally mature, and relatively speaking, there are fewer situations where emergency cesarean section is required due to water breaking, labor pains, etc. Babies born during this period have a lower risk of various diseases than babies born by caesarean section at 37 or 38 weeks.

2. It needs to be based on the pregnant woman's own situation

However, if a pregnant woman has special circumstances and must undergo a caesarean section in advance, it must not be done earlier than 36 weeks, because the fetus is not mature before this time, and a forced caesarean section may cause many health problems. In addition, the situation of each expectant mother is different, so the specific time of cesarean section cannot be generalized. Pregnant mothers can communicate more with doctors. They will develop a delivery plan based on each person’s situation and choose the best time for a cesarean section.

The following situations require a cesarean section

1. Fetal distress: This is because the fetus lacks oxygen and falls into a dangerous state. It may also cause fetal death in the womb. If the heart rate is less than 120/min, the situation is even more critical.

2. The fetus is too large: If the fetus is too large, it cannot be delivered through the pelvic cavity. For example: A diabetic mother may have the problem of the fetus being too large.

3. Immature fetus: An immature fetus is weaker. Usually, the fetus is less than 36 weeks and weighs less than 5 pounds, and may not be able to withstand the pressure of natural delivery.

4. The size of the fetus is smaller than the actual month: an imperfect placenta leads to insufficient nutrition and oxygen supply to the fetus, causing the fetus to be relatively weak and smaller than the actual month.

5. Too small pelvis: Some expectant mothers who are too short may have a small pelvis and not have enough space for the fetus to pass through the pelvic cavity.

6. Placental abruption: Placental abruption is usually caused by high blood pressure or trauma, leading to an emergency condition of vaginal bleeding.