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Sometimes a C-section is safer for mother or baby than is a vaginal delivery. Here's why a C-section might be needed, including possible complications.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-section/PR00078/UPDATEAPP=0
Upside: Superb information on c-sections
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Every pregnant woman hopes for a short labor and delivery with no complications — manageable contractions, some pushing, then a beautiful baby — but it doesn't always work out that way.
kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/c_sections.html
Upside: Easy to use site with good overview on details of caesarean sections
Downside: Lots of scrolling
What you need to know: Cesarean section (c-section) is delivery of a baby by surgery. An incision (cut) is made in the mother's belly and uterus (womb).
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/240_1031.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation of c-sections, when they are required and risks
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* C-Section or VBAC? * VBAC at Alta Bates * VBAC versus a C-section * Seeking VBAC stories
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/vbac.html
Upside: Very detailed summary of user advice and stories on VBAC
Downside: Some advice may not be right for you
A caesarean section (AE cesarean section), or c-section, is a form of childbirth in which a surgical incision is made through a mother's abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to deliver one ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarean_section
Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail including history, types and risks
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Cesarean Childbirth Causes When to Seek Medical Care
www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12168-1.asp
Upside: Excellent information on most cesarean topics
Downside: You will need to click through several pages to read everything
A controversial trend Why some women choose a cesarean Vaginal delivery versus elective cesarean Making the decision Readers' voices Video: C-section surgery
www.babycenter.com/0_elective-cesarean-is-it-for-you_1498696.bc
Upside: Detailed article with helpful information and additional resources on deciding to have an elective cesarean section
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Sometimes a C-section is safer for mother or baby than is a vaginal delivery. Here's why a C-section might be needed, including possible complications.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-section/PR00078
Upside: Good overview on determining when to have a c-section
Downside: None
a baby through a surgical abdominal incision. A C-section delivery is performed when a vaginal birth is not possible or is not safe for the mother or child.
www.healthline.com/adamcontent/c-section
Upside: Very good overview including indications, risks, symptoms and recovery
Downside: Cluttered page
I am scared of Both lol. please any advice will be helpful!?
ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080121175207AAShaYn
Upside: Answers to user generated question to compare C-section vs. vaginal birth
Downside: Range of various answers