Cesarean Delivery in India

1. Cesarean Delivery Operation C-section is a process of delivery in which the baby is born through surgery. If vaginal delivery is not considered safe for any reason, then doctors recommend this method. Presented By: Zealthy

2. How can you prepare for the Cesarean delivery procedure beforehand? You are required to do a little bit of preparation before going to the hospital for the Cesarean delivery. You also need to do this preparation in case of normal delivery. Though in case of a C-section, you might have to stay in the hospital for 3-5 days. Therefore, you should prepare for it keeping this fact in mind. Preparation before Cesarean section • Clothes You might have to stay in the hospital for 3-5 days after having the operation, so you should keep clothes accordingly. Keep baggy and comfortable clothing for yourself and also bring clothes that cover the baby’s body completely. You should also keep warm clothes for yourself and the baby to avoid any inconvenience later. • Maternity Pad After the birth of the baby, you can have excessive bleeding, so you should keep maternity pads.

3. • Products for breastfeeding You might also need to pump your breasts after the operation, so you should keep a manual breast pump. • Medical Papers The pregnant woman should also keep her insurance papers along with her medical papers. • Diapers Diapers are also needed after the birth of the baby, so you should keep those with you as well. What happens during the Cesarean delivery operation? We have divided the process of C-section birth into three phases. The preparation for the birth of the baby before C-section, preparation for the operation and the process after that are included in this.

4. Before the Cesarean procedure • First, the doctor will explain the procedure of the operation to the lady and her family. • Almost 8 hours before the operation you will be asked to not eat or drink anything. • Before the surgery, the woman is given a few tests (such as anemia test) • After that, immediately before the operation, the pregnant woman is given anesthesia in her spine. During the Cesarean procedure • When the lower part of the body is completely numb then the doctors put a horizontal incision immediately above the pubic hairline. In case of an emergency, this cut is also made vertically. • Once the cut is made on your abdomen, your uterus becomes visible and then the doctor makes a cut in the uterus. This entire portion of your body is covered during the process so that you don’t get to see the process. • After this, your baby is taken out. Then the doctor cleans the nose and mouth of the baby, before proceeding to cut off the umbilical cord and removing it. After this, your baby will be handed over to the hospital staff who will make sure that your baby is breathing properly and is healthy.

5. • Then the doctor will separate your placenta from your uterus. They will sew your uterus with water dissolving stitches and close the incision on your abdomen with stitches. During this time, after the checkup, the baby will be given to you for breastfeeding and skin-to-skin touch. After the Cesarean Operation • After the Cesarean operation, you and your newborn baby may have to stay in the hospital for almost 3 or more days. • Immediately following the surgery, you would be given an IV (a therapy through which fluid is directly delivered to veins). This will help in reducing your pain. • After the effect of anesthesia wears off, you would be instructed by the doctor to drink liquids. • Following this, the doctor will encourage you to stand up and walk around. This will help in preventing clotting and constipation. • Before leaving for home, the doctor will advise you to take proper care of yourself and also explain a few precautions to you.

6. How long does it take to recover from the Cesarean delivery operation? The new mom can experience pain, spasms and bleeding due to the cut up to 4-6 weeks after the operation. The severity of these symptoms differs from woman to woman, but mostly they recover with time. You can recover by adopting certain measures and taking proper care of yourself. Precautions after C-section delivery: • Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water • Take any medicine as directed • Take rest when needed • Using a pregnancy pillow or belt provide assistance to the area around the incision and your abdomen • Keep yourself strong mentally and try to only think about the baby • Eat fresh home-cooked food and eat a more fiber-rich diet • Eat such food items which can help you produce milk

7. When should you contact the doctor after having a Cesarean delivery operation? A few weeks after the Cesarean delivery, some symptoms can cause an inconvenience to you. Therefore, If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately. If you experience the following symptoms, contact your doctor: • Experiencing pain while passing urine • You are having a fever of more than 100.4° F • If you have foul-smelling discharge from your vagina • If you are having heavy bleeding • If your feet are red or swollen • If your breasts are aching/hurting /paining • If you have difficulty in breathing • If the area of the incision is red or swollen or filled with pus

8. What are the benefits and risks of cesarean delivery operation?" Although, normal delivery is given more priority, sometimes due to difficulty in labour normal delivery is not possible and cesarean delivery is done. Though it has its own risks and benefits. Benefits of Cesarean delivery: • The delivery through operation is planned by keeping the health conditions of the mother and the baby under consideration. • On the basis of the plan, you can deliver the baby on the right date and time. • The mother doesn’t have to endure labor pain, Compared to normal delivery, this process of C-section requires less time. • A few studies have found that there is no risk of the baby getting infected with Hepatitis B or any other infection with elective Cesarean delivery procedure.

9. Risks of Cesarean delivery • The mother might have to face a lot of pain because of the incision made during the C-section surgery. • There is also the risk of the incision getting infected during the surgery. • The mother might have blood loss. • There could also be the issue of blood clotting. • There is the risk of the baby getting hurt during surgery. • If the surgery is done before the 39th week of pregnancy, the baby can have difficulty in breathing. • Some women can also experience Endometritis (infection in the inner lining of the uterus) • The mother might take a lot of time to recover How much does cesarean operation delivery cost in India? A pregnancy package is also called a maternity package and it includes the Cesarean delivery package. Cesarean delivery pregnancy package includes the cost of doctors and surgeons incurred during the pregnancy, the cost for the OT and hospital stay. Usually, the cost of Cesarean labor ranges from 30000 to 50 lakh rupees. The purpose of a maternity package is to provide you a complete solution to cover different expenditures incurred during the pregnancy so that you can access all the services related to it together. Zealthy provides you with the best Cesarean delivery packages, at the cheapest possible prices. To know more, contact us now.

10. Can you get a loan in India for Cesarean operation delivery? If you are not financially strong or you can’t pay a lump sum at once then you can take a loan for delivery through the operation. If you want to take a loan for Cesarean delivery operation then you can get anywhere between 30000 to 50 lakh. Although there are a lot of conditions for medical loans that depend on a few factors. The best part about the medical loan is that it is an unguaranteed loan and you don’t need to mortgage anything for it. Zealthy helps you in getting loans for Cesarean delivery at 0% interest. According to the latest analysis of national health figures, the national average for C-section delivery has increased from 5 % to 18 %. If you have any risk in your pregnancy then doctors will recommend Cesarean delivery. If your condition is normal, then you should try to go for normal delivery. Although compared to normal delivery, the mother takes longer to recover from Cesarean delivery. For C-section delivery, you can opt to go for medical loan and package.

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