Safe Caesarean Delivery in Pune

A caesarean delivery (C-section) is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. While a normal vaginal delivery is always preferred when safe, there are situations where a C-section becomes medically necessary to protect the health of the mother or baby.

Dr. Ankita Ingale, a leading obstetrician in **Hadapsar and Magarpatta**, performs both planned (elective) and emergency caesarean deliveries with meticulous surgical precision. Her philosophy is to recommend a C-section only when clinically indicated, never as a convenience procedure.

A caesarean may be recommended if:

• Baby is in breech or transverse position and cannot be turned.
• Placenta previa — the placenta covers the cervix.
• Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) — the baby is too large for the birth canal.
• Fetal distress — the baby shows signs of inadequate oxygen supply.
• Previous C-section — depending on the type of uterine incision.
• Multiple pregnancies — twins or triplets in certain positions.
• Maternal conditions — active herpes, severe preeclampsia, or heart disease.
• Prolonged or stalled labor — when cervical dilation stops progressing.

Patients from **Kharadi, Mundhwa, and Wadgaon Sheri** trust Dr. Ankita for her evidence-based approach to delivery decisions.

**Before Surgery:** You will receive spinal or epidural anesthesia so you remain awake but pain-free. A catheter is placed, and the surgical area is sterilized.

**During Surgery:** A horizontal incision (bikini cut) is made just above the pubic hairline, approximately 10-12 cm. The uterus is then carefully opened and the baby is delivered. The entire process takes about 30-45 minutes.

**After Surgery:** You will be moved to recovery where skin-to-skin contact with your baby is encouraged. Most mothers can begin breastfeeding within the first hour.

Recovery from a C-section typically takes 4-6 weeks. Dr. Ankita provides comprehensive postnatal care:

• Hospital stay: 3-4 days for monitoring.
• Pain management: Effective medication to keep you comfortable.
• Wound care: Detailed instructions for incision care at home.
• Gradual activity: Light walking within 24 hours, with increasing activity over weeks.
• Follow-up visits: Scheduled at 1 week and 6 weeks post-delivery.

Our clinics in **Hadapsar and Keshav Nagar** provide convenient follow-up care.

Dr. Ankita Ingale is affiliated with top hospitals in Eastern Pune equipped with modern operation theatres, NICUs, and 24/7 emergency care. Her expertise includes:

• Cosmetic closure techniques for minimal scarring.
• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols.
• Gentle C-section options for a more family-centered experience.
• VBAC counseling for patients wanting vaginal birth after previous C-section.

Women from **Magarpatta, Kalyani Nagar, and Kharadi** choose Dr. Ankita for her surgical excellence and compassionate postoperative care.