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The amniotic sac is opened, releasing the amniotic fluid. The doctor will gently remove
the baby and placenta from the uterus. Your baby’s nose and mouth will be suctioned.
The umbilical cord will be clamped and cut.
The incision in your uterus is closed with sutures, and the abdomen is closed with either
sutures or staples. The entire procedure will take approximately 45 minutes.
After the procedure:
Immediately following delivery, your newborn will be evaluated. Depending on the condition
of you and your baby, you may be given the chance to hold the baby in the delivery
room.
Recovery:
You will be hospitalized for three to five days after your surgery. Most women will be
encouraged to get out of bed the day after the surgery, or even earlier. You will be able
to resume your regular activities in four to six weeks.
Coping with a caesarean:
When you first discovered you were pregnant, you probably envisioned yourself experiencing
labor and delivery. It can come as a shock to find out you’re going to require a caesarean.
Caesarean births are needlessly stigmatized as not being as meaningful to the mother as a vaginal
birth. The truth is, having a caesarean birth makes a woman no less a mother than those who have
vaginal deliveries.
It is important to realize that all new mothers go through emotional changes following the
birth of their baby. For mothers recovering from major surgery, these can be even more
pronounced.
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