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Abdominal incision

A surgical opening in the abdomen and uterus through which a baby is delivered during a cesarean section.

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What happens after C-section birth

What happens after C-section birth

The first hours after birth Immediately after a C-section, the clinical team usually keeps a close watch on your vital signs, bleeding, uterine tone, and pain level. If regional anesthesia was used, numbness and weakness gradually wear off over the first hours, and nurses typically check sensation and circulation before you fully move around. It […]

How to prepare for planned C-section

How to prepare for planned C-section

Understand the plan and the reason for surgery A is usually scheduled because the care team believes cesarean delivery is the safest or most appropriate route for the pregnant person, the baby, or both. Reasons may include placenta previa, some breech presentations, certain multiple pregnancies, previous uterine surgery, or other individualized medical factors. If you […]