2024-03-06 14:11:58
After nine months of pregnancy, delivery is done in many ways, the most popular of which are normal delivery and cesarean delivery. Compared to C-section, normal delivery requires fewer stitches and recovery is also quicker. Many women who undergo cesarean have a question in their mind as to how many stitches they will need.
Gynecologist Tanya Gupta has shared a video on her Instagram account and told how many stitches are required in cesarean. If the doctor has advised you to have a cesarean during pregnancy, then you can know here how many stitches you will need in such a delivery.
Watch doctor’s video
close the uterus
Doctor Tanya said that after taking out the baby in cesarean, the uterus is first closed and there is a big cut in it, hence 8 to 10 stitches are used to close it. These stitches are tied very tightly so that the uterus does not open on its own.
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stitches on the peritoneum
The doctor told that after this, stitches are placed on the peritoneum and there are 4 to 5 stitches in it. After this the rectus sheath is closed and 4 to 5 stitches are placed in it also. After this, 3 to 4 stitches are placed to close the muscle layer. Now the fat layer is closed and 2 to 3 stitches are placed in it.
where is the stitch at the end
The doctor told that after all this he closes the skin and a stitch is placed in it. This stitch dissolves on its own and it does not leave much of a scar. This stitch does not have to be removed at the time of dressing because it dissolves.
What is cesarean delivery?
According to Mayoclinic, a C-section, also called a cesarean section or cesarean delivery, is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in your abdomen and uterus to deliver the baby. When the chances of a normal delivery are low or there is a risk to the baby, a cesarean is recommended.
Is C-section safe?
According to Cleveland Clinic, normal delivery is usually preferred, but in some cases, a C-section is the only safe option. For example, a C-section is a safe option when your baby is in a breech position or you have placenta previa. A C-section takes about 45 minutes. You do not need to worry about C-section. After this you can recover.