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Lower segment Caesarean section
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First description of Pfannenstiel's incision.
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A Pfannenstiel incision for a caesarian section closed with surgical staples. The superior aspect of mons pubis and pubic hair are seen at bottom of the image.
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Overview

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. Often, however, the need for a first-time C-section isn' clear

A caesarean section, or C-section, is an operation to deliver your baby through a cut made in your tummy and womb.

The cut is usually made across your tummy, just below your bikini line.

A caesarean is a major operation that carries a number of risks, so it's usually only done if

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A caesarean section is a surgical procedure in which a baby is born through a cut made in the mother’s abdominal wall and uterus.
A baby will need to be born by caesarean section if

You may have heard of a caesarean section (or c-section) before. Your mother may have had one, or maybe you or your partner expect to have one. But there is a lot that most people don | t know about this surgery, and a lot that might inform you in

Planned elective cesarean section: A reasonable choice for some women?
Mary E. Hannah
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A growing number of women are requesting delivery by elective cesarean section without an accepted “medical indication,” and physicians are uncertain how to respond.

Planned or elective caesarean

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Caesareans are often planned before the birth for a medical reason, or because it is the mother’s decision. There are some important things to consider if you are planning to have a caesarean.
Why have a planned caesarean?

About 3 out of every 5 caesareans in Australia are

Elective C-Section: 38th Week Too Soon

C-Section Before 39th Week Ups Baby Breathing Problems
By Daniel J. DeNoon
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on December 11, 2007
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Dec. 11, 2007 -- Babies born by elective C-section before the 39th week of pregnancy have a three- to fourfold higher risk of

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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Elective C-Section: 38th Week Too Soon

C-Section Before 39th Week Ups Baby Breathing Problems
By Daniel J. DeNoon
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on December 11, 2007
From the WebMD Archives

Dec. 11, 2007 -- Babies born by elective C-section before the 39th week of pregnancy have a three- to fourfold higher risk of