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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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