C Section Anaesthesia Options

Factors determining anesthesia given during c section.

C section anaesthesia options. If you will be expected to have a longer surgery such as additional procedures or a concern about scar tissue. For a c section the choices are an epidural block a spinal block or general anesthesia. It will be another schedules c section in one week and a half.

I have traumatic memories of the birth of my two oldest sons as they came into the world the classical c section way. Most c sections are done under regional anesthesia which numbs only the lower part of your body allowing you to remain awake during the procedure. In general the options include regional and general anesthesia.

Whether the delivery is an emergency. The catheter is inserted in the lower back using a needle and the needle is taken out once the catheter is secured with tape. If you re put under general anesthesia you won t be awake for the cesarean.

If you need a caesarean section the anaesthetist can top up the epidural by giving a stronger local anaesthetic solution. Common choices include a spinal block and an epidural block. Your place of birth.

For a planned c section you may have a choice of anesthetic although you should be aware that a spinal block or epidural are generally considered the safest options for both you and your baby. You may or may not have a choice your ob may take your preferences into account but she ll ultimately make a decision based on both your and baby s well being. My previous c sections were about 10 years ago and there was no option to get a gentle c section.

You would need a larger dose of local anaesthetic with an epidural than with a spinal and it takes longer to work. The choice of anesthetic option for a cesarean birth needs to be based on the preferences and unique needs of each woman. In an emergency or when bleeding occurs general anesthesia may be necessary.