Reasons for deciding to have a caesarean section

Every pregnant woman probably knows what a caesarean section is. However, not everyone knows what the reasons are for this type of pregnancy termination. When the decision to have a caesarean section is made, the patient is often in a panic in the delivery room, wondering what is going on that it has to be done. She begins to blame herself for this state of affairs without allowing herself to think that the reasons for this necessity may be completely beyond her control. Sometimes, in situations where the fate of the child or the mother is at stake, medical personnel do not have time to explain in detail the necessity of the procedure. As a rule, the information is general, often chaotic and incomprehensible to the patient, because in such moments, every second counts. In such situations, every minute counts. It is therefore important for pregnant patients to have at least a basic knowledge of this procedure, which is so common in today's obstetrics.

How is a caesarean section performed?

Caesarean section is one of the alternative methods of terminating a pregnancy. It often saves the lives of mother and child. As you know, caesarean section is not a natural way to terminate a pregnancy. Like any surgery, it can be associated with certain complications. It requires anaesthesia and is carried out under operating theatre conditions. After the patient has been anaesthetised, the abdominal integuments and the uterus are incised in an appropriate manner, from which the medical team extracts the baby and the placenta. Caesarean sections can be performed under general anaesthesia, i.e. the patient is asleep at best while the doctors perform the operation, or epidurally, i.e. by administering anaesthetics through a suitable catheter to the spine. Epidural anaesthesia is more comfortable for the mother, as she is fully conscious throughout the incision without feeling any pain. She is also able to see the baby immediately after extraction, which is not possible with general anaesthesia. This anaesthesia is most commonly used during elective sections or when the mother's general condition carries the risk of general anaesthesia.