If you're thinking of having an elective primary C-section, it's important to weigh what you want against the risks. Talk to your doctor about reasons for and against a planned C-section.
A C-section is the delivery of a baby through a cut incision in the mother's belly and uterus. Many C-sections are unplanned. They are done because of problems that occur before or during labour. These problems might include:. Some women have personal reasons for wanting a C-section.
It's important to talk openly and honestly with your doctor about your wishes and concerns. In some cases, your doctor may be able to help you feel more confident about vaginal birth.
For example, your doctor could discuss the many ways to control pain during labour. Or he or she may explain how often pelvic floor problems happen and what can be done to prevent them. These discussions may change your mind about planning a C-section.
If a C-section is planned for personal reasons, experts recommend that it should be done at 39 weeks or later in the pregnancy. Although most mothers and babies do well after C-section, it is major surgery. It has more risks than a vaginal delivery. The risks of C-section include:. Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
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Find out more about recovering from a caesarean. A caesarean is generally a very safe procedure, but like any type of surgery it carries a certain amount of risk. It's important to be aware of the possible complications, particularly if you're considering having a caesarean for non-medical reasons. If you have a baby by caesarean, it does not necessarily mean that any babies you have in the future will also have to be delivered this way.
Most women who have had a caesarean section can safely have a vaginal delivery for their next baby, known as vaginal birth after caesarean VBAC. But you may need some extra monitoring during labour just to make sure everything is progressing well. For more information, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has a leaflet on birth options after previous caesarean section PDF, kb.
Page last reviewed: 27 June Next review due: 27 June The cut is usually made across your tummy, just below your bikini line. Around 1 in 4 pregnant women in the UK has a caesarean birth. Why caesareans are carried out A caesarean may be recommended as a planned elective procedure or done in an emergency if it's thought a vaginal birth is too risky. Planned caesareans are usually done from the 39th week of pregnancy. NICE guidance is not law so does not give you a legal right to a treatment.
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