Lower segment caesarean section

A lower (uterine) segment Caesarean section (LSCS) is the most commonly used type of Caesarean section. It includes a transverse cut 1-2 centimetres above the attachment of the urinary bladder to the uterus, called the Pfannenstiel incision in the lower segment. This type of incision results in less blood loss and is easier to repair than other types of Caesarean sections.Abdominal wall incision that exposes anterior wall of the uterusPull-out of the newborn babyComplete extraction of newborn out of the wombCleaning prior to handing the newborn to the pediatrics teamChance for mom to meet the babySuturing of the uterus A lower (uterine) segment Caesarean section (LSCS) is the most commonly used type of Caesarean section. It includes a transverse cut 1-2 centimetres above the attachment of the urinary bladder to the uterus, called the Pfannenstiel incision in the lower segment. This type of incision results in less blood loss and is easier to repair than other types of Caesarean sections. It may be transverse (the usual) or vertical in the following conditions: