Birth: Birth – Delivery – Labor
C-section explained and why it is performed

C-section explained and why it is performed

What a C-section is A C-section is an operative method of birth. The clinician makes an incision through the abdominal wall and then through the uterus, allowing the baby and placenta to be delivered without passing through the vagina. Most procedures use regional anesthesia, such as spinal or epidural anesthesia, so the pregnant person is […]

Planned vs emergency C-section and when it is necessary

Planned vs emergency C-section and when it is necessary

What a C-section means medically A cesarean section is major abdominal and uterine surgery performed to deliver a baby when it is safer than vaginal birth, or when vaginal birth is not possible in a reasonable timeframe. The abdominal incision is usually low on the abdomen, and the uterine incision is often a low transverse […]