Cesarean section

A Cesarean section, also known as C-section or cesarean delivery, is a surgical procedure through which one or more babies are delivered via an incision in the mother's abdomen. This procedure is often chosen when a vaginal delivery poses a risk to the baby or mother. Reasons for opting for a C-section include obstructed labor, twin pregnancy, and high blood pressure in the mother, breech birth, shoulder presentation, and complications involving the placenta or umbilical cord. Obstetricians (doctor specializing in the care of pregnant women before, during, and after birth) and some family physicians perform C-sections.