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Last updated: 11/24/2009
A cesarean section is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a woman's abdomen and uterus to deliver her baby.
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To remove a baby by cesarean section, an incision is made into the abdomen, usually just above the pubic hairline (A). The uterus is located and divided (B), allowing for delivery of the baby (C). After all the contents of the uterus are removed, the uterus is repaired, and the rest of the layers of the abdominal wall are closed (D). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
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A Caesarean section (or Cesarean section in American English), also known as C-section, is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a mother's abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to deliver one or more babies. It is usually performed when a vaginal delivery would put the baby's or mother's life or health at risk, although in recent times it has been also performed upon request for childbirths that would otherwise have been natural. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that caesarean sections rates should not go above 15% in any country. However, rates between 5% to 10% are best.
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An obstetrician/gynecologist, commonly abbreviated as OB/GYN, can serve as a primary physician and often serve as consultants to other physicians.
From: womenshealthchannel.com
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