What do they do during a C-Section?

Question

I know they cut your tummy and pull out the baby.I'm 20 weeks pregnant with my 1st son and found out the guy that got me pregnant gave me Herpes. So I've elected to have a C-section. ( Less risk to the baby) I'm scared. What all do they do?

Answer 1

I have had 2 c-sections and I am 33 weeks pregnant and I will be having another c-section on Oct. 15th. Even though I have had 2 I still like to know exactly what they are doing to me LOL. I found this video on google of a c-section that is an hour long and it shows everything from the first cut to them stitching her up. I found it to be be very informative because when you go in to have the baby they will put a sheet in front of you so you can't see anything so this will give you a rough idea of exactly what they do during the operation. Here is the link so you can check it out for yourself. Congradulations on your new addition by the way!!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5584604364967316571&q=c-section&total=354&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1

Answer 2

Wow- why are men answering this question? Like they know how it feels! Thanks Rick...

Anyhow, I've had 2. When you have scheduled C-section, you will have a pre-op at the hospital where they will walk you through everything and you can ask questions. On the day of your surgery, you check in and get in your gown and get all set up with your IV. The anesthesiologist will come and introduce themselves to you. When it's time to go to the OR, you will usually walk and pull your IV along with you. WHoever is going to be in the room with you will have to wait outside until they start. In the OR, your epidural will be put in. This is painful and it usually takes around 15 minutes or so. A nurse will hold your hand, not to worry.

Then they will lay you down, put up a curtain so you can't see and start poking you with a needle to see how your sensations are. Once you are adequately numb, they start. You will not be able to feel or see any cutting. You will feel some tugging and pulling, but it won't hurt, it's just odd. THe whole procedure takes around 45 minutes. Afterwards they will bring you to your recovery room and usually they will give you morphine or some pain medicine.

It'll all worth it!

Answer 3

hi there regarding to your question i had a c-section 16 weeks ago when they delievered my set of twin girls they were 5 premature honestly i was really scared but its not as bad as it sounds i would go for a c-section any time than having a natural delievery.
they took me into theatre about 10pm on the 8th of may they spray this cold water on your back to num you then they do the epidural once they injected into your back with the epidural they lay you down on the operating table then they spray you with this freezing cold water to see if you can fill anything then if you can' t then they begin to deliever the baby.
i didn't even no that i had been cut open not until i heard my daughters crying then the begin to clean your inseides out like drain all the blood out you still cant feel anything you can just hear the machine where its draining the blood out then they begin to stitch you up once all that is done the put u in to a recovery room to make sure that your ok then after an hour or so they take u up onto a ward.
obviously you can tget up to feed the baby because you still havent got your feeling back but the midwifes do help out a hell of a lot after you have had a c-section. i ended having my twin girls at 10:45pm and 10:43pm and by 9:00am the next morning i was out of bed and sitting in the chair beside my bed which was the best thing ever getting out of bed it isnt painful gettin up out of bed and the midwifes help you anyway but when you do get up try and stand upright instead of bent over beacuse if you bend over when you do finally go to stand up straight u will find that it will hurt even more.
but if your not ready to get out of bed they wont make you.
But honestly please take my advice its not as bad as you think.
i was crapping myself when they took me into the theatre room and i got onto the bed but once i had the epidural and couldnt feel nothing i was fine.
I hope this will help you beacuse i no how your feeling cos i was the same before i had it done.
I was out and about 2 weeks after i had the c- section and alot of people did they that i recovered really well.
hope this helps you.

Answer 4

That's pretty much it. They will give you an epidural to numb you so you will be awake and aware of everything. They will put staples in the incision and they will be removed about 7 days later. You will probably have to stay in the hospital a day or so longer than someone who goes through natural birth. It's not bad...I was scared to DEATH!! Just be careful and take care of yourself. Of course, I have to say that mine was 18 years ago and it may be somewhat different now. But most likely the differences will be for the better. Good Luck!!

Answer 5

First of all...RELAX. I had my first child by C-section and 2 others vaginally. They will give you the option of staying awake or sleeping through the procedure, and if it's planned rather than emergency you can even have someone close to you there with you, just like a vaginal delivery. I would suggest talking to your physician about your fears and concerns. He can answer your questions specifically instead of the generalities you will get here. If you have a doctor that you are not comfortable asking questions of, my best advice would be to get a new doctor!

Answer 6

Let's not get into that. Thousands are done each month with no ill affect to either the mother or the baby. There is risk, true. But having a baby is risky business in and of itself. You will be fine and I hope the baby is as well. Call him Johny Thunder Head if a boy after my friend who just passed away.

Answer 7

The Dr. cuts a 4" C just above the vagina, which creates a flap. He then pulls the flap open, and brings the little tyke to life. No?

Answer 8

They cut you open to deliver the baby. usually done during complications. No, the fetus is not in the stomach!

Answer 9

You get takin up to surgical ward, get epiduraled then cut open and there you go. Its the aftermath that hurts. Its better to push that kid out mate.

Answer 10

First they put you on a wheely-bed and dope you up. Then they take you to the OR, put you on a table, tilt your head toward the floor, and slice you open. You get to listen to the buzzy saw while they do this. Then they rummage around inside you as if you were a grocery sack and pull out the kid. From there, they staple and tape you back together, and then send you back to the hospital room for recovery.