C-section counselling

Question 1

why might i need it

Answer 1

labour not progressing
breech
previous c-sec
emergency
severe pre-eclampsia
foetal hypoxia
multiple births
placenta praevia
infection
PROM
mother>35

Question 2

c-sec general info

Answer 2

takes 30-45mins
horizontal incision along bikini line
subsequent pregnancies
spinal/epi anaethetics

Question 3

recovery

Answer 3

longer than vaginal delivery - 6 weeks
out of bed soon
get as much rest
walk around but avoid stairs
no driving for a few weeks

Question 4

future deliveries

Answer 4

can have VBAC
future labour won’t be allowed to go on for too long
++ chance emergency c-sec

Question 5

risks

Answer 5

surgical risk & complications
baby have temporary breathing difficulties
small risk of death compared to vaginal