What is caesarean section?

Overview. Cesarean delivery (C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you’ve had a previous C-section and aren’t considering a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

What are the types of cesarean section?

There are two types of caesarean section, which differ according to the direction of the incision on the abdomen. These are the classical cut and the bikini cut. The bikini cut is more popular because it heals and looks better, and causes less pain after surgery.

Why it is called cesarean section?

Roman law under Caesar decreed that all women who were so fated by childbirth must be cut open; hence, cesarean. Other possible Latin origins include the verb “caedare,” meaning to cut, and the term “caesones” that was applied to infants born by postmortem operations.

How is cesarean section done?

The doctor might use either a vertical or transverse incision. (A horizontal incision is also called a bikini incision because it is placed beneath the belly button.) Next, a 3- to 4-inch incision is then made in the wall of the uterus, and the doctor removes the baby through the incisions.

What are the types of delivery?

Some of the most common are:

  • Vaginal Birth.
  • Natural Birth.
  • Scheduled Cesarean.
  • Unplanned Cesarean.
  • Vaginal Birth after C-Section (VBAC)
  • Scheduled Induction.

What are the complications of CS?

Possible cesarean delivery complications

  • postsurgery infection or fever.
  • too much blood loss.
  • injury to organs.
  • emergency hysterectomy.
  • blood clot.
  • reaction to medication or anesthesia.
  • emotional difficulties.
  • scar tissue and difficulty with future deliveries.

What is a Category 4 caesarean?

Category 4 is a planned caesarean that happens at a pre-organised time. There is no urgency.

When was first cesarean?

The first documented cesarean section on a living woman was performed in 1610; she died 25 days after the surgery. Abdominal delivery was subsequently tried in many ways and under many conditions, but it almost invariably resulted in the death of the mother from sepsis (infection) or hemorrhage (bleeding).

What are the benefits of cesarean section?

Pros of an elective C-section

  • Lower risk of incontinence and sexual dysfunction after the birth of the baby.
  • Lower risk of the baby being deprived of oxygen during delivery.
  • Lower risk of the baby experiencing trauma while passing through the birth canal.