What to expect from a c section? What things to be kept in mind during and after c section for proper healing of incision?

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Preparation for Cesarean Delivery
The gynecologist will first explain the need for a C-section, and the mother has to sign a consent form
A midwife or an obstetrician will be assigned to the mother before delivery
An epidural may be given to the mother to numb any pain. In rare cases, a general anesthetic is given.
Procedure of Cesarean Delivery
A catheter is then inserted into the mother?s urethra to drain urine during the surgery, and an IV is introduced (for fluids and medications)
Antibiotics may be given through the IV to prevent any infection post birth
The surgeon will then make a small horizontal incision above the pubic bone, and work through the tissue underneath till the uterus is reached.
At this point, the doctor will most likely perform a horizontal incision in the lower section of the uterus
The baby is then pulled out and the cord is cut
The baby is handed over to either parent while the incision is stitched up
Post Procedure
The mother will be taken to the recovery room, where she will be closely monitored for a few hours
The baby will be handed over to the mother for breastfeeding.

Niraj Mahajan · Accepted Answer

Preparation for Cesarean Delivery
The gynecologist will first explain the need for a C-section, and the mother has to sign a consent form
A midwife or an obstetrician will be assigned to the mother before delivery
An epidural may be given to the mother to numb any pain. In rare cases, a general anesthetic is given.
Procedure of Cesarean Delivery
A catheter is then inserted into the mother?s urethra to drain urine during the surgery, and an IV is introduced (for fluids and medications)
Antibiotics may be given through the IV to prevent any infection post birth
The surgeon will then make a small horizontal incision above the pubic bone, and work through the tissue underneath till the uterus is reached.
At this point, the doctor will most likely perform a horizontal incision in the lower section of the uterus
The baby is then pulled out and the cord is cut
The baby is handed over to either parent while the incision is stitched up
Post Procedure
The mother will be taken to the recovery room, where she will be closely monitored for a few hours
The baby will be handed over to the mother for breastfeeding.