Is it better to have a cesarean section in the morning or in the afternoon? What is the best time of the day for a cesarean section?

We all know that cesarean section is a common way of delivery. Many pregnant mothers will choose cesarean section when giving birth. Cesarean section is very particular and there will be many precautions, especially before and after delivery. The time of cesarean section is also very important. So is it better to have a cesarean section in the morning or in the afternoon? Let's take a closer look!

Is it better to choose morning or afternoon for caesarean section?

It is best to perform a caesarean section in the morning. In fact, it does not matter when the caesarean section is performed, but it is better to choose to complete the operation in the morning.

Because before a cesarean section, you need to fast for 8 hours. Therefore, if the surgery can be arranged in the morning, the pregnant mother can prepare for it the night before the surgery and have more time to rest. Moreover, it is still daytime after the surgery, so if something happens, the doctor can take care of the mother in time.

If a caesarean section is performed in the afternoon, then fasting for 8 hours is also required before the operation. Generally, if lunch is not eaten, the pregnant mother will definitely be very hungry. Moreover, if preparations for the operation are only started in the afternoon, it is difficult to guarantee that the operation will be completed before 12 o'clock in the evening.

The timing of a caesarean section is not always determined by the pregnant woman

The time of cesarean section will also be affected by the surgeon's availability and the urgency of the procedure. Doctors who can perform cesarean sections are all experienced and battle-hardened. This also leads to tight schedules for doctors, so some cesarean sections need to be performed in the afternoon. The doctor's surgical techniques and proficiency will also affect the speed of recovery of the mother's wounds and body, so sometimes pregnant women need to compromise and have surgery in the afternoon.

If the fetal umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, too tightly, or tied, or the umbilical cord is severely prolapsed, there is a sudden premature rupture of membranes, too little amniotic fluid, resulting in acute fetal hypoxia, or there is complete placenta previa and the pregnant woman has heavy bleeding, in these cases, the pregnant woman needs to undergo a caesarean section immediately, and the mother cannot choose the time. The only thing the doctor has to consider is to do her best to rescue the baby, ensure the baby is born safely, and save the mother's life.

In fact, it doesn’t matter whether the caesarean section is performed in the morning or afternoon. The main thing is to choose a large hospital and an experienced doctor to perform the operation. As long as the mother and child are safe, there is no need for pregnant women to worry too much about this matter.

When is a caesarean section suitable?

Doctors will generally recommend a caesarean section in the following situations:

1. Malposition of the fetus

During the prenatal check-up in the late pregnancy, if the fetus is found to be in an abnormal position, the doctor will generally recommend the pregnant mother to adjust the fetal position through some sleeping positions. If the fetal position is still abnormal before the due date, the doctor will recommend the pregnant mother to have a caesarean section, because an abnormal fetal position will increase the difficulty of natural delivery and may endanger the baby's life.

2. Umbilical cord around the neck or hands and feet

Umbilical cord wrapping is a common problem for many babies. Some are wrapped around once, some are wrapped around twice or even three times. During the late pregnancy checkup, doctors will pay more attention to this problem. They will recommend whether a natural birth can be performed based on the way the baby is wrapped around the umbilical cord. Some babies can still be delivered naturally with the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck. If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the hand or foot, doctors will generally recommend a caesarean section, because it is very difficult to give birth naturally and it is easy to endanger the baby's life. I chose a caesarean section because my baby's umbilical cord was wrapped around my hand.

3. Too little amniotic fluid

Doctors now recommend that pregnant mothers must have a check-up once a week in the late stages of pregnancy. This is very necessary, because in the late stages of pregnancy, timely examinations can determine whether the amount of amniotic fluid in the placenta is normal. Once it is found that the amount of amniotic fluid is too little and is not enough to provide enough oxygen to the baby, a caesarean section must be performed in advance to prevent the baby from suffering from hypoxia in the mother's body.

4. The baby is coming, but the cervix is ​​not dilated to ten fingers

One of my friend had a normal pregnancy checkup and the doctor said she was suitable for a natural birth. When the baby came, she felt pain for a long time, but her cervix was not wide enough for delivery. The doctor was afraid that the baby would be deprived of oxygen in the stomach for too long, so he suggested a cesarean section.

5. Twins or multiple births

Generally, pregnant mothers with twins or multiple babies are prone to premature birth, and the delivery is more difficult than that of a single baby. Moreover, pregnant mothers with twins or multiple babies usually have less amniotic fluid in the uterus in the later stages, which can easily cause hypoxia in the baby. Therefore, doctors generally recommend that pregnant mothers have a caesarean section in advance, especially mothers with multiple babies, because a caesarean section can better ensure the safety of the fetus and the adult's life.

6. A mother who had a caesarean section gave birth again within three years

Doctors usually remind mothers who have had caesarean sections that they should wait at least two to three years before getting pregnant again, preferably three years later. First, it takes time for the body to recover, and second, the belly is enlarged after pregnancy, and they are afraid that it will affect the caesarean section wound. The pregnant mother who was in the same delivery room with me had her first child by caesarean section, and she originally planned to have a natural birth for the second child. It was because the interval between her second and first child was less than three years. The doctor said that her belly was too thin, and was afraid that the caesarean section wound would tear during a natural birth, so he recommended that she have a caesarean section. Of course, this situation may vary from person to person, and some may also be suitable for natural birth.