Expectant mothers who cannot give birth naturally should consider undergoing a cesarean section, but for those who have not undergone surgery, having surgery is also a very worrying thing, and they are afraid that the surgery time will be too long and their physical tolerance will be insufficient. So, how long does it take for a cesarean section surgery?
Cesarean section, as a common routine surgery in obstetrics, does not require too much time. If the cesarean section is only performed at a planned time, the entire surgery can be completed in about half an hour to an hour. If it is an emergency cesarean section surgery, the required surgical time may be extended depending on the specific complications of the patient.
Women preparing for cesarean section surgery should be aware that they need to abstain from water and food for 4 hours before the surgery. When starting to prepare for the surgery, they should first undergo spinal anesthesia, which takes about 10 minutes to successfully anesthetize before the surgery can begin. After surgery, it is necessary to lie flat on the pillow for 6 hours. Before exhaling, one should not eat, but can drink a small amount of water to moisten the dry lips and throat.
After the postoperative anesthesia effect subsides, the lower limbs of the parturient should resume sensation through moderate turning activities, which can effectively promote intestinal peristalsis and help accelerate postpartum exhaust. The next day, when being able to move out of bed, family members should assist by standing by the bed for a while or taking a few moderate steps. Moderate activity can help postpartum women quickly exhale and restore normal diet.
