Cesarean Section: The Positioning Equipment Needed

Cesarean Section Author Name Institution Affiliation C-section, also known as cesarean delivery or cesarean section, is a kind of surgery or a medical procedure that is done to deliver babies safely and at a fast speed. A C-section becomes a necessity when vaginal delivery puts the mother or baby at risk (Miller & Grobman, 2016). For this purpose, the healthcare expert first checks the shape and size of the mother’s pelvis as well as the history of the previous C-sections. In the next step, they decide when and how to perform a cesarean delivery. During this procedure, they have to take care of certain things, such as twin pregnancy, breech birth, problems associated with the umbilical cord or placenta and obstructed labor. A cesarean section is often planned ahead of time, depending on the physical condition of the mother. Sometimes the pregnancy causes a lot of problems, and to avoid these complications, the doctor may have to perform a C-section instantly. The Positioning Equipment Needed A bolster is a long narrow cushion or pillow filled with fiber, down or cotton. It is used as the positioning equipment and is best known for giving an arm or back support. There is no standard shape or size of the bolster, as these things depend on how the doctor wants to operate the pregnant woman. In some situations, the foam is inserted in the pillow or cushion for extra support. Cesarean delivery is done in an operation theater or a designed delivery area. In most cases, the patient is not allowed to sleep as her position may get changed during the cesarean delivery. Some deliveries are done using regional anesthesia such as a spinal or epidural. Possible Injuries That Can Happen If the Position of the Patient is not Proper Unfortunately, various risks and birth injuries can happen if the position of ...