Caesarian Section

Know The Risks Of Cesarean Section To Mother And Baby

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A cesarean section is usually performed by gynecologists through a surgical method of taking the baby from the mother through a cut in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
Many people believe the term cesarean come from Julius Caesar. His mother supposedly survived Julius delivery through her abdomen. At that time, her survival is remarkable for such surgery usually took the lives of most mothers.

Whether a cesarean section is an elective surgery or emergency surgery, the reason it should be done must be to save the life of both mother and baby and their health concerns. About five percent of all births are complicated enough to need c-section. In US, the rates of birth by c-section have been raising to over 1 in 4 births according to studies.

C-Sections Tied to Some Premature Births

Nearly a third of all babies in the United States are delivered by cesarean section (C-section). And the increasing number is leading some health professionals to wonder and debate about how many of these major surgeries are really medically necessary.

Cesarean Section - What to Expect After C-Section

After a routine cesarean section, expect to be monitored closely for the next 24 hours to make sure that you don't develop any problems. You will receive pain medication and will likely be encouraged to begin walking short distances within 24 hours of surgery.