{"id":19122,"date":"2021-03-25T11:49:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T10:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=19122"},"modified":"2021-08-24T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T13:14:07","slug":"what-is-postpartum-sterilization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/what-is-postpartum-sterilization\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Postpartum Sterilization?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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How many babies you decide to have \u2013 or not have \u2013 is totally up to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people make a conscious decision to become \u201csterilized\u201d, or \u201cget their tubes tied\u201d, soon or immediately after giving birth. Why they choose to do this is up to them, and they don\u2019t need to justify their decision to anyone else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Postpartum sterilization, also known as tubal ligation, is a form of birth control that<\/a> is permanent in most cases. It is done within a few hours or days after someone gives birth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the United States, people choose to be sterilized after eight to nine percent<\/a> of births. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the methods used for postpartum sterilization? How does it differ depending on birth circumstances, and are there any risks to the baby and the birthing person?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Methods Of Postpartum Sterilization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are a few different methods of postpartum sterilization. The first step no matter what method is used is thorough counseling and discussion with their provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This helps to ensure that there is informed consent around the risks, benefits, logistics of the procedure, and possible psychological implications. If a partner is involved, they will most likely be present for this conversation. Everything that happens during this counseling will be documented in your medical record. Some hospitals may require a separate \u201csterilization permit\u201d to be signed in addition to informed consent forms, to prevent litigation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ideally, this procedure is done before the uterus returns to normal size and location, which can take weeks after giving birth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The official name for the removal of the fallopian tubes is a salpingectomy, or partial salpingectomy if just a portion is removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For cesarean births, sterilization is typically done at the same operation, after delivering the baby and the placenta, and while the patient is still in the operating room. This prevents them from needing further incisions and surgery. The OB will close the uterine incision, but keep the abdominal one open, and proceed with removing a portion of or all of the fallopian tubes, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Postpartum sterilization after vaginal birth is a laparoscopic procedure done by making a small incision in the abdomen, just under the belly button. The OB then brings the fallopian tubes up through the incision, where they are then closed off and cut, or completely removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stitches are then used to close the incision. This is a quick operation, lasting about thirty minutes. In the UK, it\u2019s usually done as a planned procedure 3-6 months after the delivery of your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people may want to have a hysterectomy<\/a> or removal of the uterus, but this is typically done for other medical conditions outside of just birth control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Helpful Information About Postpartum Sterilization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n