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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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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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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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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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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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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?

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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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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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Safety of Vaginal Delivery After Cesarean Section

Q: I keep hearing different information on whether it is safe for a woman to have a vaginal delivery after a cesarean section.

healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1001717198.html

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