C Section Pre Term Delivery Treatment in Turkey
About C Section Pre Term Delivery
Key Highlights
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Life-saving intervention for mother and/or baby when vaginal delivery is unsafe or not possible.Allows for controlled delivery in high-risk preterm pregnancies.Enables immediate neonatal care in an adjacent NICU setting.Can be scheduled (elective) to prepare optimal medical teams, or performed urgently for emergencies.Performed by a specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in managing high-risk deliveries.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe preeclampsia or eclampsia threatening maternal health.
- Placental complications such as placenta previa or placental abruption.
- Fetal distress or non-reassuring fetal heart patterns detected via monitoring.
- Certain maternal infections (e.g., active genital herpes) that could harm the baby during vaginal delivery.
- Multiple gestation (twins, triplets) with complicating factors.
- Prolapsed umbilical cord.
- Maternal health conditions like severe heart disease that make labor dangerous.
- Arrest of labor or failure of labor to progress.
How to prepare
- Detailed counseling with the obstetrician about the procedure, risks, and neonatal care for a preterm infant.
- Pre-operative blood tests, including complete blood count and blood grouping.
- Administration of corticosteroids (if time permits) to accelerate fetal lung maturity.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before a scheduled procedure; for emergencies, this may be shortened.
- Intravenous (IV) line placement for fluids and medications.
- Discussion of anesthesia options, typically spinal or epidural anesthesia.
- Consent form signing after all risks and benefits are explained.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: Infection, bleeding (hemorrhage), and blood clots.
- Injury to surrounding organs (bladder, bowel).
- Reactions to anesthesia.
- Increased risk of complications in future pregnancies (e.g., placenta accreta spectrum, uterine rupture).
- Longer recovery time compared to vaginal delivery.
- Risks specific to the preterm baby: Respiratory distress syndrome, infection, feeding difficulties, and need for prolonged NICU stay.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 2-4 hours in a recovery room for close monitoring of vital signs and bleeding.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Encouragement to walk gently within 12-24 hours to prevent blood clots.
- Incision care: Keeping the area clean and dry, watching for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge).
- Support with breastfeeding or pumping milk, as preterm babies may initially be fed via tube.
- Emotional support and possible referral to counseling, as preterm delivery can be stressful.
- Follow-up appointment with the obstetrician in 2-6 weeks to check healing.
- Avoidance of strenuous activity and heavy lifting for at least 6-8 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
4-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering c section pre term delivery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for c section pre term delivery in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform c section pre term delivery. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for c section pre term delivery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for C Section Pre Term Delivery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing c section pre term delivery.
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