HOME Cerebral Palsy Resources Ask the Doctor What is Cerebral Palsy? Types of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Statistics Cerebral Palsy Glossary Medical Malpractice Record Verdicts Lifetime Benefits Cerebral Palsy Q&A Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Causes of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Therapy & Treatment History of Cerebral Palsy More Cerebral Palsy 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 earliest 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 preferable 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 Failure to perform a cesarean section in the presence of fetal distress increases the risk of cerebral palsy. Web Resources for Cesarean Section: Cesarian Section - A Brief History - National Library of Medicine Cesarean Section - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Iowa Cesarean Section - YourSurgery.com Cesarean Section - Google Search
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