Category Archives: Cesarean Section

A repeat cesarean is defined as a cesarean surgery done after a woman has had a prior cesarean birth. There has been a lot of recent discussion of how many cesareans a woman should have. One recent study aimed to … Continue reading →

There are many reasons why a cesarean birth may be the best way to deliver your baby: A Large Baby Sometimes a baby is too big to pass safely through the mother’s vagina and the surrounding bones (pelvis). This is … Continue reading →

The risks and benefits of the procedure need to be weighed. When a cesarean is done, the risks and benefits of the procedure need to be weighed. This includes looking at the added benefits and risks of doing a cesarean … Continue reading →

Because of the effects of the anesthesia, babies born by C-section sometimes have difficulty breathing If you are awake for the surgery, you can probably hold your baby right away. Because of the effects of the anesthesia, babies born by … Continue reading →

A cesarean delivery should be performed when it is safer for the mother or the baby than a vaginal delivery. That can sometimes be determined before labor and a cesarean section will be scheduled. In this case, it is important … Continue reading →

A cesarean section is major abdominal surgery. A cesarean section is major abdominal surgery. When a cesarean is necessary, it can be a life saving technique for both mother and infant. The World Health Organization states that no region in … Continue reading →