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Does Elective C-section Lead To Any Healt Complication In Baby?

hi dr, I am in my 38th week of pregnancy now. my due date is Feb 16th. However, my doc says that i have dilated around 2 cm, she used a term called spatula sauce, which i am not sure what it is. But she said that if i am opting for an elective c-sec, i should do so within a week's time. I am planning to go in for elective c-sec next week, i.e. i will be delivering my baby on 38+2 week. would there be any effect on the health of my child? my first child was born thru c-sec and baby wt was 3.4 kg. this is my second delivery and at 35 week scan baby wt was showing 2.5kg. i also had hormonal tablets & shots till my 30th week to assist lung maturity of baby. pls. advise whethr delivering at 38+2 week wont cause any health concern in the unborn. thanks,
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi, thanks for writing..
It would be advisable to undergo C- section by 39-40 weeks.. This helps in better fetal growth and gaining waeight.. Moreover Cs after pain starts allows better maturity of lungs.. Hypoglycemia, hypothermia is more common in babies born before term.. Moveover milk ejection will get delayed.. So it is advisable to undergo CS at 39-40 weeks.. Hope i have answered your query.. Good day..
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Does Elective C-section Lead To Any Healt Complication In Baby?

Hi, thanks for writing.. It would be advisable to undergo C- section by 39-40 weeks.. This helps in better fetal growth and gaining waeight.. Moreover Cs after pain starts allows better maturity of lungs.. Hypoglycemia, hypothermia is more common in babies born before term.. Moveover milk ejection will get delayed.. So it is advisable to undergo CS at 39-40 weeks.. Hope i have answered your query.. Good day..