13 Situations That Require a Caesarean Section

Caesarean section is a necessary operation at certain times, and natural birth is not an option. Caesarean section does have certain hazards, but sometimes we have to choose it. There are certain reasons that lead to caesarean section, which include 13 situations, but many people don’t know the specific reasons. So what are the 13 situations that require caesarean section?

Abnormal fetal condition: If there is a problem with the fetus itself, such as the fetus is too small, there are signs of premature birth, and the situation is critical, the baby needs to be taken out before the due date. In addition, if the fetus is too large to be delivered vaginally, a caesarean section is the only option.

Special birth canal of the parturient: If the birth canal of the parturient is narrow or there is a diaphragm in the vagina, it will cause obstruction of the normal delivery of the fetus, and a caesarean section is also required in this case. These conditions can usually be discovered during prenatal check-ups, and the doctor will inform you in advance.

Malposition of the fetus: If the fetal position is abnormal, for example, the head is not close to the cervix, resulting in the fetus not being able to come out head first during delivery, then caesarean section is the only option.

The mother suffers from special diseases: If the mother suffers from heart disease, pregnancy-induced hypertension, liver disease, etc., she may easily encounter critical situations during delivery and can only choose caesarean section. In addition, if the mother has had a caesarean section or uterine surgery, a caesarean section is also required.

The cervix suddenly stops dilating: This often happens during normal delivery. The cervix suddenly stops dilating or uterine contractions stop, which also requires a caesarean section. So in real life, many people who originally planned to give birth naturally had to change to a caesarean section in the end.

Prenatal hemorrhage: Prenatal hemorrhage is generally related to the placenta blocking the cervix. Under normal circumstances, the placenta is far away from the cervical opening and will automatically separate after the fetus is born. However, if the placenta blocks the cervical opening, it will cause heavy bleeding and a caesarean section will be the only option.

Umbilical cord prolapse: If umbilical cord prolapse is found at the beginning of labor, for the safety of the fetus, the only option is cesarean section.

Combined with other surgeries: After the fetus is delivered, other surgeries can be performed according to the actual situation of the mother. For example, ovarian surgery, ligation surgery, or hysterectomy also requires a caesarean section.

Twins or multiple births: If twins or multiple births are delivered naturally, the later-born baby may suffer from hypoxia and suffocation, and the mother may easily suffer from heavy bleeding. Therefore, cesarean section is generally recommended for twins and multiple births.