A Cesarean section, also called a C-section, is a surgery used to deliver baby. In this procedure, an incision is made in the mother's abdomen to deliver one or more babies. Most C-section's are performed when unexpected problems occur during delivery. Some examples of problems include:
- Having twins, triplets, or more.
- Health problems with the baby
- Health problems with the mother
- Labor is too slow or stops.
April 2009
Sources:
www.marchofdimes.com and Medline Plus
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