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Dr. Sara Brescia, DO is a gynecologist in Englewood, NJ specializing in gynecology. She graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Sara Brescia, DO is affiliated with Englewood Health and MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC.
401A South Van Brunt Street Suite 301
Englewood, NJ 07631
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Dr. Sara Brescia, DO graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019. She has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2019)
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Sara Brescia, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sara Brescia, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, WellCare, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, MHBP, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, QualCare, MVP Health Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellPoint, UnitedHealthcare, NALC, Clover Health, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and APWU.
According to our sources, Dr. Sara Brescia, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sara Brescia, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 15 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sara Brescia, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Englewood, NJ.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sara Brescia, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Sara Brescia is a gynecology specialist in Hoboken, NJ and Englewood, NJ. She studied medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Brescia's clinical interests include bleeding, high risk pregnancy, and contraception (birth control). She is rated highly by her patients. She accepts several insurance carriers, including UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Fidelis Care. She is affiliated with Englewood Health. Dr. Brescia welcomes new patients at her office inEnglewood, NJ as reported by Doctor.com.
