Caesarean Deliveries

What are caesarean deliveries?

Caesarean deliveries, also known as C-sections, involve surgical delivery of the baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus. They are performed when vaginal delivery poses risks to the mother or baby or when certain complications or conditions require a surgical approach.

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Who needs caesarean deliveries?

Caesarean deliveries may be necessary for various reasons, such as breech presentation, low lying placenta, multiple pregnancies, failed medical induction of labour,  fetal distress, maternal health conditions, or previous C-sections. The decision is made by your doctor based on individual circumstances and medical indications

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What types of caesarean deliveries are there?

Different types of Caesarean deliveries include elective C-sections (planned in advance on an agreeable date/time),and  emergency C-sections (performed as an urgent response to complications during labour).