Can I have a cesarean section just after 37 weeks? Everyone knows that pregnancy is a very difficult thing. At ten months of pregnancy, there are more and more belly problems, and the symptoms are also increasing. Some women may also experience swelling and lower back pain, so they hope to give birth as soon as possible. So, can I have a cesarean section just after 37 weeks?
Can I have a cesarean section just after 37 weeks
Many medical books say that the fetus at 37-40 weeks is already mature and can undergo a cesarean section. By 37 weeks, the fetus has already developed.
At this time, the doctor will check whether the fetus has entered the womb, estimate when it will enter the womb, and whether the fetal position is normal and fixed during the weekly physical examination. If the fetal position is not yet normal at this time, the chance of the fetus automatically transitioning to a head position is rare. If the doctor cannot correct it, it is likely that they will recommend a cesarean section to ensure the safety of both you and the baby.
At this time, the position of the fetus in the mother's abdomen is continuously descending, the lower abdomen is bloated, and the frequency of irregular contractions increases. Mom will constantly feel like going to the bathroom, with an increase in bowel movements and vaginal discharge. It is important to keep your body clean. The most important thing now is to have sufficient rest and welcome the possibility of childbirth at any time.
The process of cesarean section
The process is divided into four steps: anesthesia, cesarean section, delivery, and suturing, and the entire process takes about an hour.
1. Anesthesia
After the anesthetic takes effect, the doctor will make an incision in your lower abdomen (usually a horizontal bikini shaped opening) just above the pubic hair line. If you are still awake, you can feel the feeling of being cut open, but you won't feel any pain.
2. Cesarean section
At this point, a second incision (vertical or horizontal) will be made on your uterus. The amniotic sac is opened. If it hasn't ruptured yet, suck out the liquid. You may hear gurgling or splashing sounds of liquid flowing.
3. Delivery
Usually, when the assistant squeezes the pregnant woman's uterus, the doctor quietly picks up the baby by hand or with forceps. Due to the hardness of the baby's meninges, you can feel them being dragged out. If you really want to see the birth of your baby, you can ask the doctor if the partition can be slightly lowered so that you can see the process of delivery, but your vision is still not clear enough. If the umbilical cord is long enough, you can ask the doctor to give you a quick glance. Then, the umbilical cord is quickly cut, and while the baby is being carefully treated, the doctor will remove your placenta.
4. Suture
The doctor will quickly examine your genitals and suture the incision. The uterine incision will be sutured with absorbable thread, and they do not need to be removed in the future. The incision in the abdomen is usually sutured with ordinary thread.
The doctor will inject you with a dose of oxytocin through muscles or veins, which can help with uterine contractions and suppress bleeding. Intravenous injection of antibiotics can reduce the likelihood of infection.
The above is an introduction to whether a cesarean section can be performed after just 37 weeks of pregnancy. I believe everyone has understood that if there are no symptoms during pregnancy, it is recommended to have them occur naturally. This is beneficial for both the child and adults, especially for mothers who can recover quickly and do not need an extra scar on their belly. Therefore, women should consider carefully.
