A cut is made horizontally in the abdomen at or just above the pubic hairline. Sometimes it is necessary to make a vertical cut, especially if it is an emergency cesarean section.
After opening the abdomen, protecting the bladder and the uterus is opened. Cutting into the uterus may also be horizontal and low, or may be vertical. It is preferable to a vertical cut when necessary to make a larger cut of the uterus. For example, it may be necessary in the case of twins, a baby’s large or is positioned buttocks.
It breaks the bag of water, extracted the baby, the umbilical cord is clamped with forceps and cut. The time between the start of surgery and childbirth is generally less than 10 minutes. Once the baby is born, it may take another 30 to 40 minutes to remove the placenta and uterus and close the abdomen with sutures (stitches) or staples. The entire surgery usually takes just under 1 hour.
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