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Deep vein thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, often causing one-sided leg swelling or severe calf pain.

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Risks of C-section for mother and baby

Risks of C-section for mother and baby

Why risk discussion matters A cesarean section is not simply an alternative way to give birth; it is an operation involving incisions through the abdominal wall and uterus, anesthesia, blood-loss management, and postoperative recovery. For many pregnancies, it is the safest route of birth because of placenta previa, fetal distress, abnormal fetal position, some multiple […]

Risks of emergency cesarean

Risks of emergency cesarean

What makes an emergency cesarean different A cesarean section is a major abdominal and uterine operation. In a planned C-section before labor, the team usually has time to confirm fasting status, review laboratory results, prepare blood if needed, choose anesthesia deliberately, and discuss the sequence of events. An emergency C-section during labor is different because […]