Around 30 weeks future mom should already prepare things that you will need to have with you in the hospital. This must be done in advance, as various unforeseen situations may arise, especially if the woman in labor is scheduled to undergo a caesarean section.

Preparing for the operation

It is necessary in order to extract the fetus and afterbirth through an artificially created incision in the wall of the uterus, if the expectant mother cannot give birth to a child on her own or there are contraindications to this. An indication for surgery may be a narrowing of the pelvis, a severe degree of preeclampsia, pathology of the fundus and other serious conditions.

Operation C-section may be carried out in the maternity hospital on a planned or emergency basis, depending on the condition of the mother or fetus and the presence serious complications. Preparation for a planned operation begins gradually and at the same time a specific date is set in advance, so the pregnant woman has enough time to prepare.

About a week before the operation, the woman goes to the hospital for additional examination. It is necessary to undergo a coagulogram, ultrasound and general analysis blood, urine.

Day surgical operation should be as close as possible to the expected date of birth. On the eve of this, it is forbidden to eat heavy and fatty foods, you need to give preference to a light dinner. The expectant mother should take a shower and, with the consent of the attending physician, drink depressant. On the day of the operation, the pregnant woman should not eat or drink, and 2 hours before the cesarean, a cleansing enema is prescribed.

When performing a caesarean section, you will need elastic bandages not less than 3 meters long. They are necessary in order to wrap the legs of the woman in labor up to the upper third of the thigh and thereby prevent deep vein thrombosis. They can be replaced with compression stockings.

Also, before the operation, shaving of the perineum is performed, in bladder a catheter is placed to prevent it from filling up. The pregnant woman puts on a special sterile kit or clean clothes, shoe covers and a cap, then is taken to the operating room.

As anesthesia, epidural anesthesia is performed, which is the safest today and is accompanied by the most minimal risks. A few minutes later, the operation begins. After birth, the baby is put on a special clamp on the umbilical cord, weighed, examined, and dressed in clothes prepared in advance.

What you need in the hospital

It is advisable to collect a package with things to the hospital for a caesarean section on your own, in order to take into account everything you need and not forget anything. The expectant mother needs to take the following list of things to the hospital for surgery:

• documentation;
• bed linen sets;
• personal hygiene items;
• things for a newborn;
• medicines.

It is advisable to immediately decompose things into two separate packages: one for yourself, and the other with things for the child. First of all, you will definitely need a passport and an exchange card, as well as a policy (if any). These documents should always be carried with you, especially on last trimester pregnancy, because labor can start suddenly at any time and anywhere.

In addition to them, it is advisable to take mobile phone along with charging, so that if necessary, to be in touch with relatives and ask them to bring the necessary things. A notebook with a pen will come in handy if you need to write down important information for yourself. The bedding set should include a pillowcase, a duvet cover and a sheet.

To stay in the hospital, you must bring home slippers, a comfortable gown and a set of spare clothes.

You will also need a set of dishes, consisting of a plate, spoon, cup and fork. It is recommended to bring some soft towels with you, toothbrush with paste, soap and shampoo. Underwear must be made of natural fabric so that it does not cause irritation and does not rub the seams that will appear after the operation.

Preference is given to briefs made of cotton with a soft texture, one size larger and with a comfortable elastic band. It is recommended to take several bras, and they should be equipped with comfortable straps, and well support the chest.

Do not forget about the special cream for nipple cracks and personal hygiene products for the child:

• powder;
• baby diaper rash cream;
• wet wipes;
• ear sticks;
• oil, etc.

In addition, for the baby you will need your own set of clothes, which will consist of:

• 6 hats (simple, flannelette);
• 6 vests from different materials;
• 6 diapers;
• 6 sliders;
• mittens on hands (3 pairs);
• warm blanket.

Pampers should take a whole package of the most minimum size for newborns, with a cutout for the navel. In personal hygiene products, it is imperative to add bulk pads from 4 to 5 packs of maximum absorbency, because immediately after surgery and childbirth they will have to be changed quite often.

For a bra, you will need special absorbent pads that will absorb incoming milk. If you wish, you can bring a book, magazines or other literature with you to the maternity hospital to brighten up your leisure time before the operation.

Postoperative period

The first 12 hours in the maternity hospital after surgery should be spent in bed to make it easier and faster to recover from anesthesia. In no case should you sit down or get out of bed, make sudden movements or lift heavy objects. Drinkable on the day of surgery plain water without gas or weak tea. You can breastfeed your baby immediately after a caesarean. At first, because of the action of the drug for anesthesia, nausea, sore throat or vomiting may disturb.

For pain relief, the woman in labor is prescribed analgesics, and oxytocin is administered intravenously to contract the uterus.

Not later than on the first day after surgery, it is necessary to carry out drug stimulation of the stomach, as well as the intestines. For this purpose, prozerin is used and a cleansing enema is prescribed.

On the second day, you can already eat liquid food: meat broth, liquid porridge or soft-boiled egg. Food should be of medium temperature and not too hot or cold. Solid foods can be introduced into your diet gradually and in small amounts.

Every day in the maternity hospital, the staff performs a dressing change and processing postoperative suture potassium permanganate solution or iodine solution. The stitches need to be removed approximately 7 days after the operation. Recommended wearing postpartum bandage, which will prevent the divergence of the seams and help restore muscle elasticity faster. Also for speedy recovery it is desirable to engage therapeutic gymnastics and eat right.

Even before discharge from the hospital, a woman is assigned ultrasonography to diagnose complications that may develop after this operation. After suture removal and normalization general condition the woman in labor is discharged and given to her necessary recommendations for baby care.

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting and responsible periods in the life of any family. In order for it to go smoothly and without unnecessary worries, the expectant mother should have everything ready in advance for a trip to the hospital. In the case of planning an operative delivery, it is much easier to prepare, since the date of the operation is known exactly. I advise you to make a list in advance to the hospital for a caesarean section, and then mark in it what you have already collected and what else you need to purchase.

When to pack a bag for the hospital?

The date of the caesarean section is negotiated with the obstetrician-gynecologist who leads the pregnancy, so most often a woman clearly knows what number she needs to be ready for. However, it is necessary to provide for an option in which generic activity will begin earlier than the appointed date (and the likelihood that this can happen is quite high), and then the cesarean operation will be performed on an emergency basis. Therefore, I recommend having a fully assembled bag by the end of the 35th week, so that at any time everything you need is at hand.

Did your doctor give you a list for the maternity hospital?

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Each maternity hospital may have its own specifics of conducting surgical intervention and hygiene care for the baby, so be sure to take a list of things to the hospital for a caesarean section in the hospital where you plan to give birth. Most of the items in it, of course, are standard, but the list of necessary items will insure you and your family from unforeseen worries and troubles at the most crucial moment.

You should not take too many things, as later this can make it difficult to store them and find something you need. Make it a rule to put in your bag only what you will use 100%. If there is any doubt whether this thing will be needed or not, it is better not to clutter up the place and leave it at home.

What bag to put things in

When choosing it, the main thing you should pay attention to is spaciousness, since the list in the hospital for a planned caesarean section is quite large. Preference should be given to compact and lightweight models that can easily fit under the bed or in a locker. It will be convenient if the bag has many departments and small pockets, as this will allow you to arrange things so that they are accessible and organized. It is best to choose a bag for the maternity hospital from durable and non-staining materials, since with the advent of the baby there will definitely not be time for washing or cleaning it.

What to take with you from documents

It is very important to have all the necessary documents upon admission to the maternity ward, since in their absence there will be problems with registration in the hospital and further registration of the child.

List of required documentation:

1. Passport of a citizen of the country (if it is damaged or lost, you must obtain a document that temporarily replaces it).
2. An exchange card is a document that is maintained and drawn up by a gynecologist who oversees the course of pregnancy from the beginning of registration in the office antenatal clinic.
3. Documentation of health insurance (mandatory and, if available, voluntary).
4. Birth certificate, which a pregnant woman receives upon registration maternity leave for thirty weeks.
5. Individual insurance account number.
6. A medical record with test results and discharge epicrises (if any) - if the woman has concomitant somatic pathology.

If a partner birth is planned (when the father is present at the caesarean section), you need to have the entire list medical examinations partner (list of laboratory and instrumental research negotiated with the attending physician when planning a joint birth).

What you will need in the hospital before the operation

To stay in the maternity hospital while waiting for the operation, a pregnant girl will need the following things:

• personal care products ( toothpaste and brush, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, napkins (dry and wet), towel);
• several sets of underwear;
• nightgown or pajamas made from natural fabrics (cotton, linen);
• house dressing gown;
• indoor shoes (comfortable slippers are best);
• set of dishes (cup or glass, fork, spoon, plate or saucer).

In the cold season, it is best to have a warm jacket and a small blanket with you.

Necessary items after surgery

During the stay in the hospital after the operation, you will need things not only for the mother, but also for the newborn. I advise you to divide the list of things in the hospital for cesarean section into categories and sort by sets for different cases.

Clothes and underwear

After surgical intervention the puerperal is given a set of hospital linen, but the clothes for the baby during the stay in the maternity hospital should be prepared independently and in advance.

Hygiene products

It is necessary to take several sets of sterile bandage, gauze and cotton wool. You will need special, small clean towels and diapers. It is also recommended to purchase a hypoallergenic cream to lubricate the skin around the nipples and breast liners.

Other little things

You can take with you (it is recommended to discuss its use after the operation with your doctor in advance) and a breast pump.

A basic list of what a future baby will need

The doctor or nurse maternity ward. The list of things for the baby most often includes:

• vests, sliders, hats, socks, special "scratches";
• several diapers made of natural pleasant fabrics;
• diapers for newborns of the right size;
• baby powder or talc;
• children's hypoallergenic cream;
• special wet wipes;
• cotton swabs and sponges.

What to take for dad

The father needs to have with him the documents that will be required at the registry office when registering the baby. Also, before discharge, dad should bring prepared elegant things for the baby.

What do you need for checkout

For discharge, parents should prepare a special outfit for the baby: a corner-envelope or overalls. In the cold season, an additional blanket or baby blanket is required. Also, don't forget about required documents which the doctor must issue for the subsequent issuance of a birth certificate.

If the doctor conducting the pregnancy has found serious abnormalities in the woman or the unborn child, he may decide to perform a planned caesarean section. When the operation is scheduled in advance, the patient has the opportunity to properly prepare for it, including psychologically.

To whom and at what time is a planned caesarean section performed?

The timing of the caesarean section is determined strictly individually, but doctors try to bring them as close as possible to the time physiological childbirth, i.e. by 39-40 weeks. This avoids the development in the newborn, due to hypoplasia (underdevelopment) of his lungs. When setting the date of intervention, several factors are taken into account, the main of which are the state of health of the pregnant woman and the development of the fetus. A pregnancy is considered full-term when the gestational age reaches 37 weeks.

It is considered that perfect time to start a caesarean section, this is the period of the first contractions, but if the placenta is not previa, they are not expected.

In case of multiple pregnancy or detection in the patient, the operation is performed at 38 weeks. With monoamniotic twins, a caesarean section is carried out much earlier - at 32 weeks.

There are certain indications for surgery.

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If there is at least one absolute indication or a combination of two or more relative indications, delivery naturally excluded!

TO absolute readings relate:

• history of corporal caesarean section;
• transferred operations on the uterus;
• large fruit (≥ 4500 g);
• monoamniotic twins;
• complete placenta previa;
• anatomically narrow pelvis;
• post-traumatic deformity of the pelvic bones;
• transverse presentation of the child;
• after 36 weeks of gestation and weight > 3600 g;
• multiple pregnancy with incorrect presentation of one fetus;
• growth retardation of one of the twins.

Relative indications are:

A planned caesarean section is necessarily carried out when a future child is diagnosed with diaphragmatic hernia, non-closure of the anterior abdominal wall or teratoma, as well as in the case of fusion of twins.

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In some situations, the operation can be performed without special indications at the request of the woman. Some mothers-to-be prefer a caesarean section under anesthesia because they are afraid of pain during natural childbirth.

The process of preparing for a planned caesarean section

If the doctor has informed you about the need for a planned caesarean section, do not hesitate to ask him all the questions you are interested in. Specify the date of hospitalization, and find out if everything is in order with your tests. A number of measures to improve the condition of the body must be taken in advance, that is, during pregnancy.

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During the examination of the expectant mother, it is necessary to get advice from a neurologist, an ophthalmologist (or ophthalmologist), a general practitioner and an endocrinologist. If necessary, carried out drug correction diagnosed disorders.

It is advisable to attend special courses for women in labor who are being prepared for CS.

Try to eat right and spend more time fresh air. Be sure to take daily walks - physical inactivity can harm both you and the baby.

Get regular check-ups at the antenatal clinic. Be sure to report any changes in your condition to your doctor.

What to take with you to the hospital?

List of documents and necessary things:

Don't forget to bring diapers, diapers, and baby powder for your newborn.

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Preoperative preparation a few days before CS

Be sure to check if you need to shave your pubic area yourself. It is better to entrust this manipulation to health workers (to avoid cuts, infection and inflammation), but some institutions recommend preparing this area in advance.

After admission to the antenatal unit (usually 2 weeks before the intervention), a series of tests will be required so that doctors can objectively assess the condition of their patient at the present time.

List of required tests:

• blood group and Rh factor;
• vaginal swab.

Additionally carried out hardware examination- and CTG - cardiotocography.

For 48 hours you need to give up solid food. On the eve of the CS, you can not eat after 18-00, and on the day of the operation it is highly undesirable even to consume liquid. In the morning before the intervention, you need to clean the intestines, if necessary, using an enema.

The method of anesthesia is discussed in advance. Local anesthesia(spinal or) is recommended for those who want to see their child in the first moments of his life. Moreover, It must be borne in mind that anesthesia can adversely affect the condition of the baby. In any case, the procedure will not be associated with pain.

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In most specialized maternity hospitals, mothers are allowed to take their newborn in their arms for a short time immediately after the CS.

The patient is taken from the ward to the operating room on a stretcher.

Already on the table, a catheter is inserted into the bladder. Be sure to put a dropper with a solution or an injection of drugs.

Operating field ( Bottom part abdomen) is carefully processed antiseptic solution. If it is assumed that the patient will remain conscious, then a screen is placed in front of her at chest level, covering the view (in order to avoid mental trauma).

After anesthesia, two incisions (most often transverse) are performed in the lower abdomen. At the first, the skin, a layer of fiber and the abdominal wall are dissected, and at the second, the uterus. The baby is removed, and after cutting the umbilical cord, they are transferred to a neonatologist. The mouth and nasal passages of the newborn are cleaned. The assessment of his condition is carried out according to the generally accepted ten-point APGAR scale.

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If the caesarean section is not performed for the first time, then the incision is usually made along the line of the old seam.

The longest step is suturing. It requires jewelry precision from the obstetrician, since not only the degree of severity will depend on the quality of suturing cosmetic defect but also the process of soft tissue healing. Neat transverse seams are practically invisible in the future, because they are hidden under the hairline.

The advantage of a horizontal incision above the pubis is that it virtually eliminates the chance of accidentally piercing the bladder or intestinal wall. In addition, the risk of hernia formation is minimized, and healing proceeds faster. An incision in a vertical direction from the navel to pubic bone more often done with an emergency caesarean section, when the need to save the mother and child, rather than aesthetic considerations, comes to the fore.

At the final stage of a planned caesarean section, which, in the absence of complications, lasts only 20-40 minutes, the suture is treated with an antiseptic and covered with a sterile bandage.

Postoperative period

The baby can be put on the breast immediately after the operation is completed.

At the end of the procedure, the woman is usually transferred to the intensive care unit, where she stays for 24-48 hours (provided there are no complications). However, now in many maternity hospitals, already 2 hours after the operation, a woman with a child from the operating room is immediately transferred to the cohabitation ward.

Drugs are administered intravenously to the mother to stabilize and improve the condition.

A woman is allowed to get out of bed 12 hours after the operation.(in the absence of complications).

Both general and spinal (spinal) anesthesia negatively affect intestinal motility, so on the first day you can only drink liquid ( clean water); the recommended volume is at least 1.5 liters. On the second day, you can drink low-fat kefir or yogurt without chemical dyes and flavors, as well as consume chicken broth with crackers.

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At least for 1 week, you need to refrain from fatty and fried foods, as well as seasonings and spices.

Measures must be taken, as excessive straining increases the risk of suture divergence. It is advisable to consume foods with laxative properties, and if they do not give the expected effect, you will have to resort to laxatives.

The treatment of the seam and the change of the sterile dressing is carried out daily.

If the patient complains about pain, she is given analgesics as needed.

Before healing and suture removal physical exercise excluded. Weight more than 3 kg is strictly forbidden to lift in the next 2-3 months.

The recovery period after CS lasts somewhat longer than after natural childbirth. The uterus returns to its physiological state on average after one and a half to two months.

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The resumption of sexual activity is permissible after two months from the date of the operation.

Possible complications after caesarean section

The CS technique has now been perfected to perfection. The likelihood of complications when the woman in labor fulfills all the prescriptions of the attending physician is minimized.

V rare cases possible:

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In severe cases (in particular, with massive bleeding), doctors have to resort to extirpation of the uterus to save the life of the mother.

Previously, there was an opinion that a child who was born with the help of CS does not produce some hormones and protein compounds that are natural adaptogens. In this regard, violations of the process of adapting the baby to environment and certain disorders mental sphere. Now this statement is considered erroneous.

After discharge from the hospital, the disinfection of the suture can and should be carried out independently, using solutions of hydrogen peroxide and brilliant green for this. If a bloody or purulent discharge and (or) pain of a “shooting” or “tugging” character appears, it is urgent to seek help from a doctor - these may be symptoms of an infectious inflammation that has begun.

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• Mom, how are babies born?, - asks four-year-old Nastya.
• The uncle cuts the tummy, takes out the lyalechka and that's it, - the mother replies, deciding not to devote her young daughter to all the subtleties of a real delivery. But there is still some truth in her story, because a huge number of babies on the planet were born that way - through a caesarean section.

Why is a woman having a caesarean section? Firstly, there are cases when this is required by conditions that have developed spontaneously, related to the state of health of the mother or baby, or some emergency situations. Secondly, there are planned operations, the need for which women know long before the birth. We will talk about them in this article.

How should I prepare for a planned caesarean section?

First of all, morally. A woman should, discarding all emotions and worries, calm down and tune in only to the best. It is necessary to trust your doctor (after all, for him, unlike the patient, this is not the first, but a “new” operation) and be glad that very soon long-awaited baby it will be sweet to sniff nearby. If, nevertheless, the unrest is very strong, it is worth talking with your husband, girlfriend, and even a psychologist.

When the date of the operation is already very close, in 1-2 weeks, the expectant mother, having collected everything necessary, goes to the maternity hospital. This is necessary in order to carefully conduct examinations to assess the condition of the fetus (ultrasound and cardiotocography), as well as the mother (blood and urine tests, the degree of purity of the vagina (a smear is taken)). In addition, even if a woman has already done such tests, they will still take blood from her to determine the blood type and Rh factor. If doctors find any abnormalities, the woman will be treated with medication.

The doctor will also the exact date operations. As a rule, this day is chosen as close as possible to the expected date of birth, taking into account the condition of the woman and the fetus, as well as the wishes of the expectant mother.

Sometimes, if nothing interferes and the condition of both the mother and the child is satisfactory, so as not to be in the maternity hospital long time, the examination can be completed before hospitalization, and you can go to the hospital the day before the planned cesarean section or even directly on the day of the operation.

What happens on the day of an elective caesarean section?

As a rule, such operations are carried out in the morning. Less frequently during the day. Therefore, in the evening, a woman should take a shower and, if necessary, shave her pubic hair. The food that a woman takes for dinner should be light. You can't eat at all in the morning. In the hospital, the nurse will help you to clean the intestines, as before any abdominal surgery.

After that, the anesthesiologist will talk to the woman, who will talk about what and how will happen to her during the operation in terms of pain relief. Most likely it will spinal anesthesia, that is, when the operation is performed with the mind of a woman. But, if there are any contraindications, the patient will be offered general anesthesia. Consent to the operation and certain kind anesthesia is recorded in writing.

How is a planned caesarean section performed?

Before entering operating room woman they give shoe covers and a hat, and also ask you to wear elastic bandages. The latter are necessary to protect a woman from the development of thrombosis. A woman lies naked on the table. First, the anesthetist injects medicinal product, then the medical staff puts a dropper and connects the device to measure blood pressure. A catheter is also placed to drain urine. When all this is ready, the place where the incision will be made is treated with an antiseptic preparation.

Since a screen is installed between the woman's face and the operation site, next to it, if the woman is conscious, there may be native person: husband, mother, girlfriend. True, this practice is not allowed in all maternity hospitals, therefore, it is necessary to clarify in advance about the possibility of attending “support groups” at such childbirth.

The procedure for extracting the child lasts no more than 10 minutes. This time is enough to cut abdominal wall and uterus, take out the baby and cut the umbilical cord. Then the purge begins. The doctor separates the placenta, examines the uterine cavity and sews it up. Then he is on the abdominal wall. This seam is processed and a bandage is applied. Above is an ice pack. This will reduce bleeding and stimulate uterine contractions. This completes the operation, and the newly-made mother is transferred to the ward intensive care.

Postoperative period

In the intensive care unit, a woman is under close attention doctors. To get back to normal sooner and avoid various complications, she is injected various drugs. First of all, these are antibiotics and various painkillers. The latter begin to be administered as soon as the effect of anesthesia stops. To normalize the functioning gastrointestinal tract, as well as a better contraction of the muscle tissues of the uterus also give necessary medicines. And to make up for the loss of fluid in the body of a newly-made mother, saline. At first, a woman may feel pain in the lower abdomen, general weakness, dizziness. Chills and an increased feeling of thirst are possible.

In the first 6-8 hours, the patient should not only get up, but even sit down. After this time, with the help of relatives or medical staff, you can sit on the bed. not very chic. At first, on the first day, you can only drink water. Already on the second, you can treat yourself to low-fat chicken broth(when cooking, the first water is drained) and liquid cereals (oatmeal is especially suitable). The so-called "normal" food can be consumed from the third week, but for now it is necessary to fall in love with diet food.

A day later, a woman from the intensive care unit is transferred to postpartum department. There she is with the baby. If there are no complications of any kind, the mother can easily cope with simple tasks: feed the child, wash, change his clothes. But, even if you feel good, you should not overwork.

Approximately 2-3 days after the planned stop anesthesia. But the seam area is carefully treated every day with a disinfectant solution. Sometimes a woman begins to have problems with the intestines. In such cases, the doctor will prescribe laxatives. It can be either a familiar enema or glycerin suppositories. After 4-6 days, a woman needs to take blood and urine tests, conduct an ultrasound scan of the scar, uterus, as well as appendages and adjacent organs. The gynecologist will visual inspection to make sure everything is ok. If the health workers have no complaints about the state of health of the mother and baby, they will be discharged home approximately through them.

Behavior of a woman at home after PCS

Being at home, such a woman especially needs help, because it is simply contraindicated for her to do a lot of work. Especially you need to think about an assistant if the family already has a child. If the eldest is 2-3 years old, he will demand his mother's attention and care with extreme perseverance. A woman should try to pay attention to the first child, avoiding taking him in her arms. It is especially contraindicated to be nervous.

Moving on to a more familiar diet, you still need to monitor the diet. In this regard, you should consult not only with your doctor, but also with a pediatrician.

After a planned caesarean section, you can take a shower after 1-2 weeks. But the bath (not hot!) - only after 1.5 months.

It is necessary to explain to the husband that, at least for 2 months, a woman is contraindicated in large physical exertion and sexual intercourse. Last but not least, you need to think about contraception. next pregnancy can be planned not earlier than in 2 years.

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From a guest

Hello everyone, my first caesarean section was an emergency, although I was preparing to give birth myself, I went through contractions, then the doctor came, looked at the chair and said urgently on the operating table - the umbilical loops fell out, they held it with my hands, the operation went quickly, the anesthesia was good, but postoperative period it was difficult, everything healed hard .... then after 2 years I had a planned cesarean due to the fact that it was short between the first and second ... unlike the first, everything healed quickly and very well ... and now another 4 years have passed now I am expecting a 3rd baby, I think there will also be a planned cesarean .... but of course it is better to give birth on your own, especially if you do not have any complications ...))))

You are expecting a baby and recently learned that, most likely, you will not have a natural birth, but a caesarean section.

C-section is the delivery of childbirth abdominal surgery during which the baby is removed through an incision in the uterus.

Today we invite you to talk about how to prepare for a caesarean section so that the operation goes well and the baby and mother are healthy.

Preparing for a caesarean section

Make advance preparations for you can if you have to planned operation. If the decision to have a caesarean section is spontaneous, directly in childbirth, then you will have to accept and realize this fact already in the hospital.

Larisa Geraskevich, obstetrician-gynecologist the highest category : “Preparation for cesarean delivery is carried out in a canopy booth. Tse zavdannya medical staff. Caesarean surgeries are planned, if it is possible to carry out some preparation, then urgent, if the operational completion of the terms is not correct.

How to behave if you have a planned caesarean?

1. Sign up for special preparation courses for. These can be at the maternity hospital or clinic for expectant mothers.

2. Keep in mind that after a caesarean section, you will have to stay in the maternity hospital longer than it would have been after natural childbirth . Maybe about 10 days or more. Therefore, you should consider who will look after your younger children, animals, flowers. Discuss with your husband whether he can take time off to help you in the hospital.

4. In the evening before the operation, you can eat well.

5. Talk to your doctor about the best way to C-section under general or local anesthesia. At local anesthesia you will be able to see the birth of your baby.

6. consult with obstetrician-gynecologist about whether the husband or other relative can be present at the birth. Usually, dads are allowed to be present during the caesarean section. If the operation is to be general anesthesia, immediately after the birth of the crumbs, the mother will not be able to hold the baby in her arms, as she will not be able to, but the father will be able to, which will be very useful for the father and the baby.

7 . If the operation will take place under local anesthesia, ask to hold the baby immediately after the operation, as soon as possible.

8. Also ask your doctor to let you breast-feeding as soon as possible, this will promote lactation, and will also positively affect the health of the newborn, because he will receive the first drops of valuable colostrum.

9. Better before a planned caesarean section go to the hospital earlier the proposed operation - for several weeks, so that the doctors conduct all the necessary examinations and prepare you for the process.

10. Keep in mind that after the operation it will be impossible to get out of bed for about 10 hours, so there should be a person with you in the maternity hospital who will help take care of the baby and organize breastfeeding.

11. After surgery, follow simple diet: broth, puree, dairy products, fruits, tea.