What is an Emergency Cesarean?
Basically, an emergency cesarean would be any cesarean that wasn’t scheduled ahead of time. Some may involve a medical emergency, and some may not.
What is a partner’s role during a cesarean?
Most hospitals will allow you to go into the operating room with your partner, or if you feel unable to, they may be accompanied by another person (some hospitals will allow two if one is the doula). Hospitals utilize Family Centered Cesareans, which means involved the family as much as possible. They will encourage you…
How long will my cesarean last?
Every surgeon has a different procedure for c-sections, including the type of incision and closure. You should discuss this with your doctor to determine their typical plan. It is generally 5 minutes from the time that they make the initial incision until the baby is born. The rest of the surgery may take between 30…
What is the procedure for a cesarean?
Some of these may go in a different order, and a few left out, but these are the basics: A catheter inserted to collect urine An intravenous line inserted An antacid for your stomach acids Monitoring leads (heart monitor, blood pressure) Anesthesia Anti-bacterial wash of the abdomen, and partial shaving of the pubic hair Skin…
Induction during labor after a cesarean
Induction is not contraindicated in most labors after cesarean, however, the majority of studies show significant risks associated with the use of prostaglandin cervical ripeners in TOLAC. Chemical induction in general has been shown to increase the risk of uterine rupture. When the benefits of induction outweigh the personal risk factors, some may feel comfortable…