In the United States nearly one of every four babies delivered--more than 900,000 babies each year.
In 2003, about 27% of U.S. deliveries were cesarean
In 9% of all cases, c-sections are performed in response to fetal distress, which refers to any situation that threatens the baby such as the umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck.
A cesarean section
They are performed whenever abnormal conditions complicate labor and vaginal delivery, threatening the life or health of the mother or the baby
Cesarean sections (also called C-sections) are performed by Obstetricians, mostly. There are some Family practitioners who were trained in the past who may still perform deliveries and C-sections, but the vast majority are performed by Obstetricians.
The remaining 14% of c-sections, including prolapse of the umbilical cord, "placental abruption", "placental previa" or the baby is in a transverse position, lying horizontally across the pelvis.
Also called c-sections or cesarean deliveries.
Jeopardy time! What is not likely?
In 2003, about 27% of U.S. deliveries were cesarean
A cesarean section can be performed on a dog with a fractured pelvis, which cannot deliver naturally.
A cesarean section can be performed on a dog with a fractured pelvis to prevent extra damage to the pelvis.
Michelle Obama had a total of two cesarean sections (C-sections) when she gave birth to her daughters, Malia and Sasha.