Chlorhexidine Vaginal Cleansing Versus Iodine Prior to C-section and the Rate of Postoperative Infection

Vaginal cleansing will be performed in conjunction with the abdominal preparation with foam sponge that contains chlorhexidine. A sponge soaked with chlorhexidine will be inserted into the vagina and rotated 360 degrees in the vaginal cavity for about 30 seconds

Vaginal cleansing will be performed in conjunction with the abdominal preparation with foam sponge that contains iodine. A sponge soaked with iodine will be inserted into the vagina and rotated 360 degrees in the vaginal cavity for about 30 seconds

All participants will receive a single body mass index (BMI) based antibiotic dose of cefazolin or clindamycin within 30 minutes prior to the incision.