Cesarean section

A cesarean section is a common method of delivery performed in the operating room and involves making an incision in the abdomen to remove the baby from the uterus. In this method, the baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen instead of passing through the birth canal (vaginal delivery). The majority of cesarean deliveries are performed to prevent illness and sometimes because vaginal delivery poses a threat to the health of the mother and baby. Given the high demand for this type of delivery, the obstetrician-gynecologist assesses the mother's condition and then makes the necessary decisions.