At 37 weeks of pregnancy, it is already the late stage of pregnancy and approaching the due date. At this time, pregnant women need to prepare for delivery because the fetus is about to be born and there are two ways of delivery: vaginal delivery or cesarean section. So, can the cesarean section be done at 37 weeks?
Generally speaking, at 37 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is basically fully developed and can be delivered by caesarean section. Before giving birth, the pregnant woman should go to the hospital for a detailed examination to see if her physical condition meets the requirements for vaginal delivery. If not, a caesarean section can be performed.
If delivery has not yet reached 37 weeks, then the fetus is considered premature. Premature babies are harmful to both the pregnant woman and the fetus. If there are no special circumstances, natural delivery can be performed to avoid causing too much harm to the fetus and mother. At 37 weeks of pregnancy, the number of fetal movements will gradually increase. If the fetal heart rate monitoring is less than 7 points, expectant mothers should pay attention to it to prevent intrauterine hypoxia, and it is best to have an ultrasound examination to check if the amniotic fluid volume is normal.
Cesarean section is roughly divided into four steps, including anesthesia, cesarean section, delivery, and suturing. This process takes about an hour, and the doctor will first anesthetize the pregnant woman so that she does not feel too painful during the delivery process. During suturing, the doctor will check the pregnant woman's reproductive organs and only suture the incision if there are no problems.
