A member asked:

Do you get sedation during cesarean section?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Generally no.: Most cesarean sections are performed under spinal or epidural anesthesia and sedation is not typically used. Rarely c-sections are under general anesthesia. Sedatives can affect fetal/neonatal behavior as well, so they are best avoided. In certain cases and typically after the infant is delivered, low doses of sedatives may be used to alleviate maternal anxiety/stress.

Answered 3/17/2018

5.7k views

Thank

Usually no: An epidural is sufficient for a C-section procedure. The anesthesiologist are very skilled and numbs all the areas so that you will be comfortable. My wife had 2 c sections and it was very smooth.

Answered 2/18/2015

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more