Cesarean Delivery (C-Section) & Pregnancy
Caesarean section (C-section) is a surgical procedure to deliver your baby through an incision into your abdomen. Some C-sections are planned in advance because you may have multiple fetuses or may have had a previous C-section. However, others are done as emergency procedures such as when your baby is not getting enough oxygen.
Talk to your doctor about C-section during your pregnancy so that you'll know what to expect if you need to have one.
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Maternity care interventions for Mom during Antepartum (Early care after conception) phase includes: Avoid alcohol (may lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in infant) and smoking (may cause constriction of blood vessels) Get adequate rest (6 to 8 hrs.... Full Answer
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- Q What are the physical restrictions after a C-section?
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- Q What are some reasons to have a c-section?
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- Q Can I schedule my c-section?
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- Q What is a cesarean wound infection?
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- Q What is caesarean birth?
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- Q How do I strengthen my lower abs after a having a C-section?
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- Q If I've had a C-section, will I need one for my next pregnancy?
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- Q What happens during a caesarean section (C-section)?
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- Q What are the risks of having a caesarean section (C-section)?
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