Stitch less Cesarean
Caesarean stitchless section (C-section) is the delivery of a baby through a cut in the mother’s lower abdomen and the uterus.It was an operation with many risks, less than a century ago. Today, it is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the world. Caesarean births are more common than most surgeries (such as gallbladder removal, hysterectomy or tonsillectomy) due to many factors. One factor, of course, is that nearly 50% of the world population are women, and pregnancy is still a very common condition! However, more important is the fact that a Caesarean section may be life saving for the baby, or mother (or both).
Caesarean birth is also much safer today than it was a few decades ago. Thus ‘caesarean’ is not something that should scare you, as the ultimate goal is a healthy mother and healthy baby, regardless of the method of delivery.
It is important to know a few things about Caesarean stitchlesssection in order to be prepared for a caesarean birth if it does happen to you.
Why it’s done
If you know in advance you are having a Caesarean, it’s called an elective section. The decision to have a Caesarean may be made well in advance or during labour, depending on your particular needs. You might have one because:
our baby’s head is too big, or your pelvis makes it hard for the baby to be born
You have a very low-lying placenta (called placenta praevia) which blocks your baby’s way out
You have twins or triplets
There are complications, such as previous surgery on the vagina
Your baby is in a position, which makes vaginal birth difficult or impossible
You might have an unplanned (known as an emergency) section after you’ve gone into labour because:
Your baby is suffering from distress (lack of oxygen) and your labor hasn’t progressed enough for a forceps or a ventouse delivery
You have the conditions called eclampsia or severe pre-eclampsia, which can be risky for you or the baby. Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition that occurs in pregnancy and can affect both mother and baby. If it develops into eclampsia, the baby may have to be delivered quickly if
You suddenly become ill, or have very high blood pressure
Your labour is making very slow progress
You’re exhausted
The baby’s having a hard time coming out because of his position, and this wasn’t realized before