To C or not to C

When we think of childbirth, we often think of “normal delivery”. The baby goes through the birth canal, in simple, healthy, uncomplicated procedure. Just the way nature planned it to be. But sometimes, normal may not be the norm. if mom or baby has certain problems before or during labor, caesarean birth becomes necessary.

Caesarean birth is the birth of a baby by surgery. The doctor makes an incision in the belly and uterus and then removes the baby. This procedure is a called a caesarian section or C-section. Planned C –section. When the doctor knows about a problem ahead of time, he or she may schedule a C-section. This may be due to one or more of the conditions mentioned: The baby is not in a head-down position close to your due date. Mom has a problem such as heart disease that could be made worse by the stress of labor. Mom already had other surgeries on her uterus.