Whilst some may opt for this type of delivery other would rather not.
You have to remember that at the end of the day a live healthy baby is the most important.
First you need to find out the reason your Dr is suggesting a Cesarean
Baby reasons:- Cord presentation This means the umbilical cord is in front of babies head this is difficult to
diagnose prior to labour
-Placenta Praevia: The placenta is over the cervix/mouth of the womb.
-Fetal Distress : The babies heart rate is decelerating from a normal of 120-160
to a level probably below 80
-Baby too big -also known as cephalo-pelvic disproportion . This diagnosis should be made
after labor has commenced.
More tomorrow......
Mommy reasons- Mom has very high blood pressure and could be at risk if having a seizure.
- Mom has a pelvis that would not allow babies head to engage and therefore deliver
- No progress of labor,despite ample time being given to progress.
- Diabetes. A diabetic can have a larger that average baby.
- Multiple Births Twins/triplets.
- some cardiac conditions.
The best Cesarean experience:
- First and foremost have a flexible birth plan that ,whilst does not encourage a Cesarean, allows for the possibility if it is in the best interest of mom or baby
-Have a support person/people with you in the theatre,partner,doula
-Ask if you can have music played as this will help to relax you
-Keep up with deep breathing exercises learnt in class as these can help you get through the process by decreasing stress.
-More from me tomorrow
