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Cesarean Section

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Caesarean section

A very few women choose to give birth by caesarean, but for others it's a decision taken when a vaginal delivery stops progressing as it should, or when problems are anticipated. But what are the ...

www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/having_a_baby/birth_caesarean.shtml

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Upside: Detailed information on elective and emergency cesarean sections
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Giving birth by cesarean section

What is a cesarean section? Why would I have a planned c-section? Why would I have an unplanned cesarean delivery? What happens right before a c-section? How is a c-section done?

www.babycenter.com/0_giving-birth-by-cesarean-section_160.bc

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Upside: Detailed article on most common cesarean section questions
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We offer research-based information and support on all aspects

of caesareans and vaginal birth following caesarean section.

www.caesarean.org.uk

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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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Cesarean Section

Comparing Harms of Vaginal Birth and Cesarean Section Beliefs and attitudes about these matters have been changing along with changes in practice.

www.realsavvymoms.com/pregnancy/article.php?article=120&category2=7

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Upside: Advice and video on VBAC
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Is Vaginal Birth Safe after C-Section?

National Institute of Health statement on study on health risks of vaginal birth to mothers who have previously given birth by cesarean section.

womenshealth.about.com/od/labordelivery/a/vbacs.htm

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Upside: Press release from 2004 on research study about VBAC
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VBAC - Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section - BabyZone.com

Are you considering a vaginal birth after Cesarean section (VBAC)? Learn how to prepare and what to discuss with your doctor.

www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/labor_birth/vbac_vaginal_birth_after_cesarean

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Upside: Links to several articles on VBAC
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Cesarean Section Photos: Step-by-Step

Here are the basics of cesarean section surgery in picture format from the beginning of the surgery to birth and the repair.

pregnancy.about.com/od/cesareansection/ss/cesarean.htm

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Upside: Detailed, graphic information on the cesarean section procedure
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Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)

Though once valid, the belief that women who have delivered via cesarean section (c-section) are not eligible for later vaginal delivery is no longer true.

www.womenshealthchannel.com/vbac/index.shtml

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Upside: Detailed article on choosing VBAC
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Cesarean Section Prevention

Learn how to avoid an unecessary cesarean. 5 Ways to Prevent a Cesarean As the cesarean rate rises you may wonder what control you have over how you give birth. While not all cesareans can be ...

pregnancy.about.com/od/preventcsection/

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Upside: Links to articles on avoiding a cesarean section
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