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What is a Cesarean Section (C-Section)
Written by Webmaster
A c-section is a surgical procedure...
A c-section is a surgical procedure that involves making an incision in your abdomen and uterus through which your baby is delivered. In certain circumstances, a c-section is scheduled in advance; in others, it's done when an unforeseen complication arises. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 28 percent of American women gave birth by cesarean delivery in 2003, up from 6 percent in 1970, 17 percent in 1980, and 23 percent in 1990. A c-section is major abdominal surgery, so it is riskier than a vaginal delivery. Moms who have c-sections are more likely to have an infection, excessive bleeding, blood clots, injuries to the bladder or bowel (though these are very rare), more postpartum pain, and a longer hospital stay. Plus, if you plan to have more children, each c-section you have increases your risk in future pregnancies of placenta previa and placenta accreta. That said, not all c-sections can — or should — be prevented. In some situations a c-section is necessary for the well-being of you or your baby.
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