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As healthcare professionals, we understand your concerns and have developed this information booklet for you to explain step-by-step how you and your partner will be involved in the preparation for your surgery and recovery following your caesarean section.  \nFor most women a planned caesarean section takes place at or around 39 weeks. Once it has been agreed that you are having a caesarean section, the doctor will explain the risks and benefits of the surgery and give you the opportunity to ask any questions. You will then sign your consent form which will be uploaded to your healthcare record. Your doctor will give you a planned date for surgery. However, you should be aware that due to the unpredictable nature of the workload in the Delivery Suite, this date may occasionally need to be changed due to emergency activity.  \nWhat is enhanced recovery?  \nAt the Rotunda Hospital we aim to follow an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway for women undergoing elective caesarean section. Enhanced recovery is a modern, evidencebased approach that helps people to recover from surgery more quickly. It aims to optimise your experience and facilitate your recovery after surgery, so that you return to your normal level of function as soon as possible, allowing you to be independent sooner.  \nThe enhanced recovery pathway focuses on:  \n􀁸 Being well prepared for your surgery through information and education  \n􀁸 An early step-wise introduction of oral fluids and foods after your surgery  \n􀁸 Moving early after surgery (getting out of bed and walking)  \n􀁸 Optimum pain control which allows you to move more freely  \nThe enhanced recovery pathway is a general guide. However, during your stay, your circumstances may change and we may have to modify the pathway, so you may not be able to complete all of it. This is nothing to worry about, everyone is different and you will achieve the goals at your own pace.  \nThe main points of enhanced recovery are:  \n􀁸 Making sure you are not fasting for too long before your operation  \n􀁸 Encouraging oral fluids and chewing gum in the recovery room and a light snack when you are back on the postnatal ward  \n􀁸 Good control of nausea with anti-sickness medication as required during the operation and afterwards in recovery and the postnatal ward  \n􀁸 Good pain relief to allow for early mobilisation on the postnatal ward  \n􀁸 An assessment after your surgery to enable you to start walking sooner  \n􀁸 Early bladder catheter removal so that you can go to the toilet to pass urine  \n􀁸 Discharge planning so that you can go home as early as possible  \nBefore your operation  \nAt the antenatal visit prior to your planned surgery, you will be given two tablets (called Omeprazole) which reduce the amount of acid in your stomach. One tablet should be taken the night before your operation (10pm) and one on the morning of the operation (6am) . You will also be given two pre-operative carbohydrate drinks to bring home and take on the morning of your surgery. Store these in the fridge the night before your operation. If circumstances change, and you do not use these drinks, please bring them back to reception unopened on your admission to hospital.  \nThe day before your caesarean section, you will receive a phone call from a member of theatre staff telling you what time you should report to the hospital the following day. The person contacting you will remind you the time to stop eating and drinking before surg","cbCaigLfpiBYGS50","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigLfpiBYGS50","pdf",674445,15,"English","# Introduction\n## What is enhanced recovery?\n# Before your operation\n## Pre-operative medication and drinks\n## Day-before phone call and preparation checks\n## Shower and hair removal guidance\n# The day of your operation\n## Infection prevention steps\n## Fasting guidelines\n# During your operation\n# After your operation and pain relief\n# Aims for the first 6 hours\n# Day one after surgery\n## Discharge checklist\n## Frequently asked questions","[{\"question\":\"What is enhanced recovery for an elective caesarean section?\",\"answer\":\"Enhanced recovery is an evidence-based approach designed to help recovery after surgery more quickly. 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