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Decreasing Your Chance of Having a Cesarean Section
By OBOS Pregnancy & Birth Contributors | PUBLISHED: October 1, 2011
UPDATED: May 10, 2014
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In the United States today, about one in three women gives birth by cesarean section. In

How To Avoid An ‘Unneccesarean’ Delivery
By Ruth Malik
Aug 10, 2016
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Cesarean deliveries, or C-sections, can be lifesaving procedures. But they should be just that – used in rare circumstances in order to save lives. The World Health Organisation estimates a Cesarean delivery is necessary in roughly 5 to 12% of births.

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How Can I Reduce the Risk of Having a C Section?
Dr. Harvey Karp
By Dr. Harvey Karp
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Many pregnant moms hope to deliver vaginally and seek advice on how to avoid a c-section. However, as new parents often come to learn, things don’t always go as planned. Even if

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A Caesarean section is the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the

Cesarean Birth (C-Section)
A cesarean birth is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby when a vaginal delivery cannot be safely done. This procedure is also known as a c-section, and can happen quickly based on the emergency situation.

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C-Section Scars: Care Basics During and After Healing

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Worried about the scar you'll have after a C-section? Here's more information on what to expect, plus how to help your incision heal properly and minimize scarring.
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Types of C-section incisions

C-Section Scars: Care Basics During and After Healing
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Worried about the scar you'll have after a C-section? Here's more information on what to expect, plus how to help your incision heal properly and

How to recover from a c-section at home
You will probably need some help in the early days at home after your caesarean section (c-section). But you can start your usual activities when you feel ready. Your midwife or health visitor will check you’re recovering well.
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When to Call Your Doctor After a Cesarean Section

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High or Persistent Fever
Abnormal Wound Drainage
Worsening or Persistent Pain
Breathing Difficulty
Excessive Vaginal Bleeding

However small, there is always the risk of

Postpartum C-Section Staple Removal
By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH
Updated on June 14, 2021
Medically reviewed by Leigh Raviv, WHNP-BC
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After a c-section, your doctor must hold closed the layers of your body that have been opened. Internally, there are usually dissolvable sutures or stitches. This means that they will slowly reabsorb