baby needs to be born quickly, it is likely that general anesthesia will be used, which means you will be asleep and will not see your baby when they are first born.
Before the surgery begins, you can expect that:
-A catheter will be inserted into your bladder so that it remains empty
-A screen will be placed around your belly so you are not able to see your doctor making the incision
-You may have a drip in your arm and an oxygen mask over your nose and mouth
-Your abdomen will be cleaned with a disinfectant and any hair that is likely to get in the way will be shaved off
Once the anesthesia takes hold, your doctor will make two incisions: one through the abdomen and another through the uterus itself. During the procedure, you will probably feel some pressure and tugging as your baby is eased out of the uterus. Once born, the baby’s mouth and nose will be suctioned and the umbilical cord cut.
Your placenta will be removed and shortly after, you’ll be stitched up. Once baby has been checked over, and if you are awake, you can be introduced.
Scheduled C-Section
A scheduled c-section is a surgical delivery of a baby through the mother’s abdomen that is