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Types of Delivery (Normal / Cesarean)

The choice between normal vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery is determined according to medical, obstetric, and individual factors.

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What is Types of Delivery (Normal / Cesarean)?

Vaginal delivery is the process in which the baby is born naturally with uterine contractions and the mother's pushing effort. This process, consisting of active, transition, and pushing phases, depends on the compatibility of the baby's position, pelvic structure, and uterine contractions for successful progress.

Cesarean is an operation in which the baby is delivered by surgical opening of the abdominal and uterine walls. It is indicated in conditions such as placenta previa, abruption, breech presentation, fetal distress, and previous classical cesarean incision. Elective (planned) cesarean can occur based on maternal request without medical indication.

In Türkiye, cesarean rates are above the world average, and the Ministry of Health has developed policies not to perform cesarean without medical indication. Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is possible in suitable cases.

Symptoms

Regular contractions: painful contractions that are prolonged and more frequent
Cervical dilation and effacement
Rupture of the amniotic sac (water breaking)
Bloody show: bloody passage of the mucus plug
Back pain, pelvic pressure, and sensation of the baby descending

Risk Factors

Breech or transverse presentation in the baby
Placenta previa or abruption
Twin or multiple pregnancy
Previous classical (vertical) cesarean incision
Maternal heart disease or severe hypertension
Fetal macrosomia (very large baby)

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • When regular contractions are every 5 minutes, lasting 1 minute
  • When water breaks or vaginal bleeding begins
  • When baby's movements are felt to have stopped
  • For planned cesarean at 38-39 weeks with a pre-arranged appointment

Treatment Methods

01
In vaginal delivery: labor induction or augmentation with oxytocin, electronic fetal monitoring
02
Epidural anesthesia: pain control in vaginal delivery
03
Episiotomy: widening the vaginal opening when needed
04
Cesarean: surgical delivery under spinal/epidural or general anesthesia
05
Postpartum hemorrhage management: oxytocin, uterine massage, surgery if needed
06
Post-delivery maternal and neonatal observation

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