How long does a cesarean section take? How much does a cesarean section cost?

It is reported that hospitals subsidize normal births, but caesarean sections are more expensive, and after all, they are surgeries that can take a long time. So, how long does a caesarean section take? How much does a caesarean section cost?

How long does a caesarean section take?

Compared with natural birth, cesarean section takes much shorter time. For normal first-time mothers, natural birth takes about 10 hours. Once a cesarean section is decided, it can usually be completed within an hour unless there are abnormal phenomena.

Normally there are the following steps:

Procedure 1: Anesthesia

After the anesthetic takes effect, the doctor will make an incision in the mother's lower abdomen, just above the pubic hair line. If the mother is still awake, she will feel the feeling of being "cut open", but she will not feel pain.

Process 2: Laparotomy

At this point the doctor makes a second incision in the mother's uterus and the amniotic sac is opened. If it has not yet ruptured, the fluid is sucked out. You may hear a gurgling or splashing sound of fluid flowing.

Process 3: Delivery

Usually, the doctor gently pulls the baby out manually or with forceps while squeezing the mother's uterus. Because the baby's meninges are hard, the mother can feel the baby being pulled out. Then, the umbilical cord is quickly cut, and while the baby is being carefully handled, the doctor will take out the mother's placenta.

Process 4: Suturing

Your doctor will quickly examine your genitals and close any incisions. The incisions to your uterus are closed with absorbable sutures that do not need to be removed later. Incisions to your abdomen are usually closed with regular sutures.

In fact, with the advanced modern medical technology, cesarean section has become a very easy operation, so expectant mothers don’t have to worry at all. They just need to ask their family members to wait patiently outside the operating room for the expectant mother and baby to appear.

How much does a caesarean section cost

The cost of cesarean section is generally more than 5,000 yuan, so it is best to ask the hospital directly. my country does not implement a single disease charging system, but calculates the cost by adding up several expenses such as medical service items, one-time material costs for inspection and testing items, and drug costs.

Because everyone's situation is different, some may have surgery right after entering the hospital, while others may have surgery a few days after admission. Some may not only have a cesarean section, but also have to deal with various conditions before, during, or after delivery, such as gestational hypertension, fetal distress, etc., so the costs may not be the same even in the same hospital.

What's more, my country has a vast territory and a large economic gap. The charging standards in the developed coastal areas are much higher than those in the central and western regions. Therefore, the fees vary greatly, which may be several times or even ten times.

Can the cost of caesarean section be reimbursed?

Medical insurance can only reimburse expenses related to illness, while childbirth-related expenses require the purchase of maternity insurance, which must be paid continuously for more than one year. In addition, whether it is medical insurance or maternity insurance, you need to go to a designated medical institution for medical treatment and delivery.

For medical insurance reimbursement, you need to go to the local medical management center or the designated medical institution's medical insurance checkout window to claim reimbursement. The procedures include: personal ID card, medical insurance card, original invoice, medication list, medical record book and other materials.

Medical insurance reimbursement is done on a proportional basis, generally fluctuating around 70%. The reimbursement ratio and amount are related to one's own examination and medication, medical level and other factors. For example, it is clearer that Class A drugs can enjoy full reimbursement, Class C requires full self-payment, and Class B reimburses 80% and self-pays 20%. Someone spends a total of 9,000 yuan on medical expenses, and the reimbursement formula is as follows: (9,000-500 "deductible"-self-paid drugs)*70%. If self-paid drugs account for a large proportion, there will not be much reimbursement.