Captivating footage shows the baby’s face moving around the amniotic sac during a cesarean section
- A baby in Istanbul, Turkey, was born in the amniotic sac during a cesarean section
- Gynecologist Dr. Eray Balkan shared footage from the birth on social media
- Births in which the baby is born in the amniotic sac are known as “en caul”
- WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
This is the amazing moment when a baby is born while still locked in the amniotic sac during a cesarean section.
A video made in Istanbul, Turkey, captures the boy’s head, which appears from his mother while still wrapped in a protective membrane.
An unnamed young man can be seen moving and even making expressions with fluid floating around his face.
Births in which the baby is born while still in the amniotic sac are known as “en caul”, which occurs once every 80,000 births.
They are thought to be less common during a cesarean section, as the scalpel usually pierces the sac.
Babies are protected from bumps inside the amniotic sac during pregnancy, which also helps transfer nutrients and water to the baby.
This child in Turkey could not wait to show the world with charming shots showing his head moving in an amniotic sac. The video, shot by Dr. Eray Balkan in Istanbul, shows the baby making facial expressions in the bag during a caesarean section
The baby – whose name is unknown – moves his head, opens and closes his mouth while Dr. Balkan strokes his head.
The video was shot by gynecologist Dr. Eray Balkan, who is seen stroking the young people’s heads.
Sharing the video on social media, he said: “Welcome, little handsome man.
The amniotic sac usually breaks during the intense birth process or is pierced with a scalpel during a cesarean section.
WHAT DOES ‘EN CAUL’ DO?
Being born “en caul” means that part of the amniotic sac or membrane remains intact during birth.
It affects less than one in 80,000 newborns.
The shell is a thin, film-coated membrane that can be attached to the head, face and ears or can be covered over the head and cover part of the torso.
The seal is harmless and can be removed by experts.
Incisions are often made in the nostrils so that the baby can breathe.
The stitches can then be carefully removed.
When the amniotic sac breaks, the fluid retained inside is what is described as a “water spill” in a woman.
Social media users exploded in the latest video, describing the baby as “beautiful.”
Ahmet Citlak said: “The miracle itself. Thanks to you, we are witnessing such beauty, thank you, sir.
Another wrote, “This is a beautiful moment, this is a beautiful thing, son.
“God give you a beautiful life.”
Another said, “Lord, how beautiful you are.
“To grow up healthy, their eyes shine.
“I hope this beautiful feeling for other beautiful mothers.”
Fetuses receive oxygen in the womb from their mothers through the umbilical cord.
They begin to breathe on their own only after birth, and contractions during childbirth help to squeeze amniotic fluid from their lungs.
The incidence of cesarean sections has doubled since 2000, with experts estimating that about 6.2 million C-sections are performed worldwide each year without medical indications.
Cesarean sections are usually optional if there have been problems with a previous birth or unplanned if there are complications during the birth itself.
Doctors may choose to perform a caesarean section if the baby is not in the correct position to give birth or if the mother has medical conditions such as heart problems.
WHAT ARE THE MEDICAL REASONS FOR A SECTION?
There are various reasons why your doctor may recommend having a caesarean section instead of giving birth vaginally.
If you have had complications during a previous pregnancy or birth, or during your current pregnancy, you may be advised to have a so-called planned or planned caesarean section or a planned repeat caesarean section.
If you are planning to give birth vaginally, but complications during childbirth or childbirth mean that you are advised to give birth by caesarean section, you will have what is called an unplanned or emergency caesarean section.
Here are some reasons why doctors may choose a planned or emergency caesarean section rather than a vaginal birth:
- You have already had at least one caesarean section.
- Your baby is in a bottom-down or buttocks position.
- Your baby is in a lateral (transverse) position or constantly changing his position (unstable lying down).
- You have a low placenta (placenta praevia).
- You have a medical condition, such as heart disease or diabetes.
- You have lost a baby in the past, before or during birth.
- You are expecting twins or more.
- Your baby is not growing as well as it should in your womb.
- You have severe preeclampsia or eclampsia, which makes birth delay dangerous.
Source: BabyCentre