Although it is one of the most common operations in the
world, cesarean is still considered one of the risky surgeries. However, in any
situation that would endanger the life of the mother or baby, delivery should
be carried out by caesarean section. The rates of cesarean surgeries increase
rapidly and the indications are expanding day by day. In some cases, a really
normal vaginal delivery cannot be possible, and in these cases cesarean should
be performed. However, it is now widely accepted in the world that the
healthiest and natural for mother and baby health is normal birth. For this
reason, it is recommended not to make cesarean unless it is mandatory and to
increase the normal birth rates more in the countries.
So, in what
situations do we often perform cesarean?
- We may have had a cesarean section before,
- disto of
- breech deliveries,
- When the placenta completely closes the birth canal,
- very large (> 4500 gr.) or very small babies,
- previous uterine surgeries (such as myomectomy),
- Baby heartbeat deterioration,
- non-progressive action,
- sagging,
- premature separation of the placenta,
- active HSV, HPV, HIV infections,
- Conditions with pronounced impairment in the bone structure
of the birth canal
- the masses covering the birth canal
So can
optional cesarean delivery be done?
In fact, this question has many ethical, social and legal
contradictions. Is the patient sufficiently equipped to make a cesarean
self-decision? If a patient has a caesarean section after he / she has
voluntarily cesarean, is not the doctor responsible for this? Of course, there
is also a financial burden on the operation. However, both forms of birth have
their own risks.
In fact, for the baby and mother who are about to open their
eyes to the world, the doctor and the family must decide together, while
considering the advantages and disadvantages of cesarean or normal birth while
determining the type of delivery.