Sometimes a surgical delivery is the only possible way for a woman to safely give birth. And sometimes fear of pain makes a woman ask her doctor for a c-section. Does it make a difference for a baby how it is coming into the world?
Dr. Helga
There is a choice
The approach to surgical delivery differs from country to country. For example, in the US a C-section may be performed at a woman's request, though the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that the doctor be heavily involved in making the decision. The surgery is performed either under general anesthesia or using epidural anesthesia, which allows the woman to be conscious at the moment the baby is born. C-sections are often performed on women who previously traditionally gave birth and had complications.
Advantages of C-section
One of the clear advantages is ===the minimal risk of birth injuries for the baby and the mother. The course of the operation is usually predictable. The baby does not travel through narrow birth canals, so neck...
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