Cesarean (C-Section)

Cesarean delivery also known as a C-section is a procedure used to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and a second incision in the mother's uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop complications with the pregnancy or you've had a previous C-section and aren't considering vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Often, however, the need for a first-time. C-section doesn't become obvious until labor is under way. If you're pregnant, knowing what to expect during a C-section both during the procedure and afterward can help you prepare. Sometimes a C-section is safer for you or your baby than is a vaginal delivery. Your health care provider might recommend a C-section if: your labor isn't progressing, your baby isn't getting enough oxygen, your baby is in an abnormal position, you're carrying twins, triplets or other multiples, there's a problem with the umbilical cord, you have a health concern or your baby has a health concern and if you have had a C-section before. Some women request C-sections with their first babies to avoid labor or the possible complications of vaginal birth. Recovery from a C-section takes longer than does recovery from a vaginal birth. And like other types of major surgery, C-sections also carry a higher risk of complications. Risks to you include: inflammation and infection of the membrane lining the uterus, increased bleeding, reactions to anesthesia, blood clots, wound infection, surgical injury and increased risks during future pregnancies.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-section/MY00214

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