What Is a Classical C-Section?
The classical C-section has been used by physicians as the standard way of performing a C-section, but recently it has been superceded in use by the Low-Transverse uterine incision (see next section). In a classical C-section, the physician makes an incision or cut in the upper or contractile portion of the uterus. This gives much more access to the baby. It traditionally has been done under emergency circumstances, so many doctors thought this was the quickest and easiest way to deliver the baby. However, as doctors discovered later, this type of incision subjected both the mother and baby to additional risks, as will be discussed later. While we’re on the subject, don’t confuse the way your skin is cut and the way your uterus is cut. We’re talking about the cutting of the uterus here, not the incision in the skin that you see confusing, but important differences. Just because a doctor cuts your outer skin up and down or a bikini cut (sideways) doesn’t mean that he cuts your uterus th
The classical C-section has been used by physicians as the standard way of performing a C-section, but recently it has been superceded in use by the Low-Transverse uterine incision (see next section). In a classical C-section, the physician makes an incision or cut in the upper or contractile portion of the uterus. This gives much more access to the baby. It traditionally has been done under emergency circumstances, so many doctors thought this was the quickest and easiest way to deliver the baby. However, as doctors discovered later, this type of incision subjected both the mother and baby to additional risks, as will be discussed later. While we’re on the subject, don’t confuse the way your skin is cut and the way your uterus is cut. We’re talking about the cutting of the uterus here, not the incision in the skin that you see confusing, but important differences. Just because a doctor cuts your outer skin up and down or a bikini cut (sideways) doesn’t mean that he cuts your uterus th
