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Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

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10.2 Caesarean Section<br />

Caesarean section is an operative procedure in which the<br />

fetus is delivered through a surgical incision in the maternal<br />

abdominal wall <strong>and</strong> uterus. <strong>The</strong> primary goal of caesarean<br />

delivery is the preservation of the life <strong>and</strong> well-being of both<br />

mother <strong>and</strong> fetus.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are two major types of caesarean section: the lower<br />

segment <strong>and</strong> classical caesarean section.<br />

A. <strong>The</strong> lower segments caesarean segment – the skin<br />

incision is made horizontally, suprapubic called a ptannenstiel<br />

incision or the "bikinicut” <strong>and</strong> incision is made in the lower<br />

segment of the uterus after about 32 weeks of gestation <strong>and</strong><br />

is less muscular that the upper segment of the uterus. Since<br />

skin incision is low it is latter hidden by pubic hair.<br />

Advantage<br />

This heals more rapidly <strong>and</strong> success fully<br />

Blood loss is minimal, few post delivery complications occur<br />

<strong>The</strong> incision is easy to repair.<br />

Less chance of rupture from the uterine scar in future<br />

pregnancies.<br />

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