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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
Upside: Detailed information on elective and emergency cesarean sections
Downside: Limited embedded links
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
Upside: Detailed article on most common cesarean section questions
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
of caesareans and vaginal birth following caesarean section.
Upside: Very good resources including FAQs and articles
Downside: Basic, text heavy site design
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
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
Upside: Advice and video on VBAC
Downside: None
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
Upside: Press release from 2004 on research study about VBAC
Downside: Cluttered page; several ads
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
Upside: Links to several articles on VBAC
Downside: Many ads; many clicks to view information on the site
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
Upside: Detailed, graphic information on the cesarean section procedure
Downside: Caution - graphic photos; expect lots of clicks
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
Upside: Detailed article on choosing VBAC
Downside: Many ads, busy page
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/
Upside: Links to articles on avoiding a cesarean section
Downside: Cluttered page