We understand that if your pregnancy requires a surgical delivery you
may be apprehensive and worried. You can be reassured that you are in
safe hands and the clinical team that will deliver your baby are highly
trained and experienced in caesarian section deliveries.
Before
your surgery is scheduled, you will have an appointment with one of our
doctors in the Outpatient Department of WWRC who will help to answer any
questions you may have and put your mind at ease about what will happen
on the day of delivery.
Your doctor will review your health
history and do any necessary tests. We know you may be feeling
apprehensive, so we will ensure there is enough time for you to discuss
whatever you need to know about the procedure such as how to prepare,
what happens on the day of the surgery, during delivery and what to
expect afterwards. One of your pre-operative appointments will include a
visit with one of our anesthetists at our Ambulatory Care Center (ACC).
This facility is connected to WWRC and is a facility that offers day
surgery and medical procedures to our patients at a single convenient
location. During this appointment, the anesthetist will meet with you to
discuss the type of anesthetic that will be used. Spinal anesthetic is
the usual choice for this type of surgery however both epidural and
general anesthetics can be used in certain circumstances as well. The
choice of anesthetic will depend on the reason for the surgery, your
health and the health of your baby, your preference, and the assessment
of your anesthesiologist and obstetrician.
It is very important
to inform your anesthesiologist at this meeting of any medical
illnesses, allergies or previous problems with anesthetics, so that the
safest method of anesthesia can be provided for you and your baby.
