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Cesarean Section

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C-section: When is it the best option?

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

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Cesarean Sections (C-Sections)

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

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Upside: Easy to use site with good overview on details of caesarean sections
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C-Section: Medical Reasons

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

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Upside: Detailed explanation of c-sections, when they are required and risks
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Vaginal Birth after a Cesarean (VBAC)

* C-Section or VBAC? * VBAC at Alta Bates * VBAC versus a C-section * Seeking VBAC stories

parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/vbac.html

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Caesarean section - from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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Cesarean Childbirth Overview

Cesarean Childbirth Causes When to Seek Medical Care

www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12168-1.asp

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Upside: Excellent information on most cesarean topics
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Elective cesarean: Is it for you?

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

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C-section: When is it the best option?

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

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Upside: Good overview on determining when to have a c-section
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A C-section, also called a cesarean section, is the delivery of

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

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Upside: Very good overview including indications, risks, symptoms and recovery
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C-Section or Vaginal Birth?

I am scared of Both lol. please any advice will be helpful!?

ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080121175207AAShaYn

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Upside: Answers to user generated question to compare C-section vs. vaginal birth
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