C-Section Suite

Safe cesarean sections in Hickory, NC

When an expectant mother chooses or needs a cesarean section, the surgeons supervising the procedure need a clean, spacious workspace to ensure the safety of both mother and child. Catawba Valley Medical Center has a state-of-the-art cesarean surgical suite in the birthing center so that our team can quickly perform the operation in the event of an emergency.

We have taken every precaution so that you and your child can receive the highest quality of care. Along with your physician and surgical team, a neonatal nurse practitioner and respiratory therapist will be present during the operation to ensure that your baby receives optimal care at delivery.

Benefits of a C-Section Birth

Most patients prefer to undergo vaginal birth rather than a c-section, and in most cases this is the recommended option. There are some situations where a cesarean section is the best option.

C-sections may be recommended in instances where:

• A vaginal birth would put too much strain on the baby or mother
• The mother has had a c-section before and is not a candidate for a trial of labor after cesarean

After the Operation

You and your partner will have ample opportunity to visit with your baby during the course of the C-section. When the procedure is completed, you, your partner and your baby will be relocated to the post-anesthesia care unit for further evaluation. Breastfeeding can be initiated during recovery. In all of our birthing procedures, our goal is to keep you and the baby close together throughout the entire process.