HOME Cerebral Palsy Resources Ask the Doctor Cerebral Palsy A-Z Types of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Statistics CP Glossary Medical Malpractice Record Verdicts Lifetime Benefits Cerebral Palsy Q&A Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Risk Factors Causes of CP Therapy & Treatment History of CP More Resources	Cesarean Section Cesarean section is the surgical removal of the child from the womb through a surgical opening in the abdominal and uterine walls into the uterus.  The eariliest records of Cesarean sections indicate that c-sections were done to save the life of the child in cases where the mother was dying.  Cesarean sections are now performed routinely throughout the world.  A cesarean section may be the preferrable method of delivery if: the mother's birth canal is too narrow a misplaced placenta (placenta previa) blocks the exit from the womb the fetus is in a bad position (for example feet first) the fetus is experiencing fetal distress the mother is ill or injured and in danger Web Resources for Cesarean Section: Cesarian Section - A Brief History - National Library of Mecicine Cesarean Section - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Iowa Cesarean Section - YourSurgery.com Cesarean Section - Google Search
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