may be facing if an emergency happens?
Here’s what you need to know about c-sections, emergency or scheduled:
Emergency C-Section
A c-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through the mother’s abdomen. If labor has already begun, and complications begin, then an emergency c-section is performed.
Complications can include:
-Problems with the placenta or umbilical cord
-Baby’s sudden heart rate change (fetal distress)
-Baby appears to be too big to fit through the birth canal
-Labor is taking too long or not progressing as it should
-Mother is exhausted or some other maternal health concern emerges during labor
Emergency or scheduled c-sections also requires some form of anesthesia. If there is enough time, either an epidural or spinal anesthesia can be used, allowing you to be awake during the procedure. If your