Caesarean Section
Indications for Caesarean Section
Multiple Births
Multiple births such as twins or triplets, can be more safely delivered via c-section. If the position of the fetuses is not ideal, a c-section may be recommended. The greater the number of fetuses the greater the likelihood of Caesarean delivery.
Size of the baby
A large baby may be too big to come through the mother’s pelvis.
Breech presentation in the uterus
In a breech presentation, the baby is positioned to exit the cervix feet-first or buttocks-first. For certain women a caesarean section may be recommended.
Indications for Caesarean Section
Placental Conditions
Placenta praevia - A low lying placenta may prevent the fetal head from engaging in the pelvis to allow for vaginal delivery.
Placental abruption – detaching of the placenta from the uterine wall may require emergency c-section delivery.
Failure to dilate
If the cervix fails to dilate completely in labour, a c-section may be required.
Other medical conditions
Caesarean section can be used to avoid complications due to other medical conditions in the mother such as heart disease, diabetes, pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.
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Caesarean Section
A Caesarean section, or C-section is a method of delivering a baby through a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen.
