Detailed illustration of the whole process of caesarean section
Cesarean section, the full name of cesarean section, is an obstetric surgery that is suitable for pregnant women in certain circumstances where vaginal delivery is unsafe, difficult to deliver or the life of the fetus is threatened. The operation process is relatively complicated. The following will introduce the entire process of caesarean section in detail from four aspects.
Preparation
Before surgery, pregnant women need to change surgical clothes and perform strict aseptic procedures, such as hand washing, masks, gloves, etc. An anesthesiologist will anesthetize the pregnant woman so that she does not feel pain and twitching. The instruments and medicines required for surgery will be placed on the operating table and sterilized. The surgeon will also routinely ask the pregnant woman about her health and how she feels during the operation.
Incision of the uterus
At the beginning of the operation, the doctor cuts open the pregnant woman\’s abdomen with a scalpel and cuts through the abdominal subcutaneous tissue, fascia, muscles and other layers into the abdominal cavity. The doctor uses instruments to spread the uterus open and make a longitudinal incision in the uterus. At this time, the fetus appears in the uterus, and the doctor takes out the fetus with hands or instruments and sends it to medical staff for rescue treatment. If necessary, the doctor can also perform other surgeries, such as removing amniotic fluid or placenta.
Suture the uterus and abdominal wall
After the cesarean section is completed, the doctor brings the fetus to the mother\’s side and closes the uterine opening with sutures. Next, the doctor will sew up the surgical opening, first sew the inner peritoneum, then sew the muscles to protect the internal organs, and sew the skin together with special needles and threads. Pregnant women only need to lie quietly on the operating table without moving too much, waiting for the operation to be completed.
Post-operative care
After a caesarean section, the mother and baby face much greater risks than after a vaginal delivery. Therefore, nursing doctors will conduct detailed observation and monitoring of pregnant women, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, etc. Doctors will give pregnant women injections to help them recover. Pregnant women need to pay attention to rest, drink more water, eat more nutritious meals, and undergo various examinations required by the doctor.
Summary
C-sections, although riskier than vaginal births, are necessary in certain emergency situations. From the four aspects of preparation, incision of the uterus, suturing the uterus and abdominal wall, and post-operative care, we can understand the entire anatomical process of abdominal delivery in detail. Therefore, women need careful rest, recovery, and check-ups after a C-section.
