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How common are Cesarean sections?
In 2003, about 27% of U.S. deliveries were cesarean
How often is a cesarean section performed because of fetal distress?
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.
What does c-sections stand for?
A cesarean section
When are Cesarean sections done?
They are performed whenever abnormal conditions complicate labor and vaginal delivery, threatening the life or health of the mother or the baby
What type of doctor that does c section?
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.
How often is a cesarean section performed because of other serious factors?
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.
What are alternative names for cesarean section?
Also called c-sections or cesarean deliveries.
Viginal birth after 2 cesarean sections?
Jeopardy time! What is not likely?
How common are C-sections?
In 2003, about 27% of U.S. deliveries were cesarean
Can a cesarean section be performed on a dog with a fractured pelvis-?
A cesarean section can be performed on a dog with a fractured pelvis, which cannot deliver naturally.
Can a cesarean section be performed on a dog with a fractured pelvis?
A cesarean section can be performed on a dog with a fractured pelvis to prevent extra damage to the pelvis.
Under what circumstances is epidural therapy performed?
Epidural anesthesia can block most of the pain of labor and birth for vaginal and surgical deliveries. Epidural analgesia is also used after cesarean sections
