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Early C-section less harmful than we thought
New study finds no significant difference in adverse neonatal or maternal outcomes for elective Caesarean sections scheduled at 39 weeks compared with 38 weeks of gestation.
Asbjørn Mølgaard Sørensen
sunday 28. July 2013 - 06:35

Caesarean sections should ideally be performed as near the due date as

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Cesarean delivery (C-section) is used to deliver a baby through surgical incisions made in the abdomen and uterus.

Planning for a C-section might be necessary if there are certain pregnancy complications. Women who have had a C-section might have another C-section.

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What to Know About Cesarean Scars
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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-sections - everything you need to know
A caesarean section (c-section) may be planned or unplanned. Find out why you may need a c-section and what to do if you would like to have one.
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Induction of labour may be considered in pregnant women with a large baby

Sexual Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth

20.06.17

doi: 10.3310/signal-000425

This is a plain English summary of an original research article

Induction of labour does not increase the risk of caesarean delivery in pregnant women with a larger than average baby.

This is based on

Can I Request to Have a C-Section?
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en español ¿Puedo pedir que me hagan una cesárea?

I'm 37 weeks pregnant and I'm just not sure I can wait for nature to take its course. Can I ask my doctor if I can schedule