When it comes to cesarean section, I believe many women are familiar with it. Cesarean section is also a type of delivery method. For women who choose to undergo cesarean section, they should have a good understanding of it in order to face the possible situations that may occur during delivery. So, how many layers do cesarean sections need to be sewn?
Generally speaking, cesarean section requires 6-8 layers of suturing, depending on the size of the fetus, the surgical condition, and the woman's condition during delivery. Compared to vaginal delivery, cesarean section may reduce pain, but the recovery time after childbirth is longer and there are more side effects caused by the surgery. If women can choose vaginal delivery, they should try to choose vaginal delivery as much as possible.
Sometimes, there are two incisions for cesarean section, which are the uterus and abdominal wall. Generally, the uterus needs three layers of incisions, and the abdominal wall incision also needs three layers. If the fat on the abdominal wall is thick, then four layers are needed. Usually, when a woman's pelvic bone is narrow, the birth canal is obstructed, the fetus cannot pass smoothly, or when conditions such as placental abruption or placenta previa occur, a cesarean section should be chosen.
Nowadays, there are two types of sutures for cesarean section: absorbable and non absorbable. Many women hope to reduce postoperative scars to avoid affecting their appearance, so absorbable sutures are generally chosen for suturing. There are several advantages to using absorbable sutures for suturing, such as not requiring suture removal, being able to self absorb after surgery, and having smaller postoperative scars.
