Why a Cesarean?

C-sections have become the most common major surgical procedure among U.S. women of reproductive age.

C-sections are typically performed because of:

• repeat Cesarean

• failure to progress

• twins and triplets

• high-risk pregnancy from diabetes or hypertension

• breech presentation

• fetal distress

• placenta previa



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