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What is the ideal time for c-section
What is the ideal time for c-section? Please let us know the actual as per medical terminologies. This helps a lot.
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Unless there are any factors in favour of early section, an elective section should be done anytime after 39completed weeks
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Ideal is 38 wks If all other parameters are ok
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Dr. Amit Kyal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
As per ACOG & AAP , the ideal time for elective C section in otherwise uncomplicated cases is 39 completely weeks mainly to prevent respiratory morbidity ..
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Dr. Falak Chowdhary
Gynecologist
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Connect with a local Gynaecologist for your case specific review
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Dr. Chinmay Pramod Umarji
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Pune
Simple answer is it depends on the indications.
category 1—immediate threat to life (maternal or fetal)in less than 30 minutes; category 2—maternal or fetal compromise that is not immediately life-threatening; category 3—needing early delivery but no maternal or fetal compromise or category 4—delivery at the convenience of the patient or obstetric team.
A caesarean is considered elective if in category 4. Elective caesarean is best performed after 39 weeks of pregnancy e.g. for a breech baby, previous 2 caesareans(mind you previous one caesarean in most of the cases may get a normal delivery) etc.
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First of all see if the caesarean is indicated.
Depending on the indications they could fit in to one of the 4 categories. and the timing can be decided accordingly.
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You may refer to the following links:https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/pregnancy/pi-choosing-to-have-a-c-section.pdf&ved=2ahukewjm2vix2ithahvgs6wkhetbbvwqfjabegqibrab&usg=aovvaw1w6huv_dw13at5x3tqp41o
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Dr. Vijay Patil
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Jalgaon
After term... Means completed 37wks to 40 wks..
For detail consultation connect with me online and we will discuss issues further..
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