Is C-section Safe at 37 weeks?

Is C-section Safe at 37 weeks?

“The rate of respiratory problems is 10% for elective C-section at 37 weeks, but it is 2.8% for intended vaginal deliveries. That is why we say you should never do elective cesarean section at 37 weeks.”

Is C-section Safe at 38 weeks?

Caesarean sections should ideally be performed as near the due date as possible to avoid complications. But a new study shows that there is no significant difference between performing an elective Caesarean section in week 38 and 39. In some cases it may actually be better to get it done a little earlier.

What are the reasons for cesarean delivery?

Below are some of the most common medical reasons for a cesarean.

• Prolonged labor.
• Abnormal positioning.
• Fetal distress.
• Birth defects.
• Repeat cesarean.
• Chronic health condition.
• Cord prolapse.
• Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)

Can you have ac section at 35 weeks?

In the absence of medical need, planned, elective C-section before 39 weeks gestation is not recommended by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), unless testing shows that the baby’s lungs are mature enough for delivery.

Can c-section be done at 40 weeks pregnant?

Otherwise, although a baby is considered full-term after 37 weeks, most doctors’ offices won’t schedule a c-section until you have reached 39 weeks gestation. Babies develop at different rates, and some aren’t ready to be born at the 37-week mark. Over the past decade, doctors have studied late preterm births in depth.

What are the symptoms of cesarean delivery?

These symptoms could include:

• fever.
• worsening pain.
• increased vaginal bleeding.
• increased redness at the incision site.
• drainage or swelling of the surgical incision.
• breast pain with redness or fever.
• foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
• pain when urinating.

Which week is best for second cesarean delivery?

“The optimal time of delivery is 38 weeks for women with 2 previous cesarean deliveries and 37 weeks for those with 3 or more.”